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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question

Question

In any nuclear reaction, what must be conserved on both sides of the equation?
Options
A Only the atomic number.
B Only the mass number.
C The sum of the mass number and the atomic number.
Correct Answer
D The number of electrons.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7 states: 'In a nuclear reaction, the sum of the mass number and the atomic number on both sides of the equation must be the same.'

Hint

Review the final bullet point on page 7 regarding nuclear reaction conservation.

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