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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question
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Question

What fundamental rule applies to the mass number and atomic number in a nuclear reaction?
Options
A The sum of mass numbers must increase
B The sum of atomic numbers must decrease
C They must be conserved on both sides of the equation
Correct Answer
D Only the mass number must be conserved
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7 clearly 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

Nuclear reactions adhere to specific conservation laws for both mass and charge.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Radioactivity
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1877 of 1999
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