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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question

Question

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

Look at the last bullet point on page 7 regarding nuclear reaction conservation laws.

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