Manipal MET2020PhysicsNuclear Physics
The mass number of an atom is 15 and its atomic number is 7 . Now, this atom absorbs an' -particle and emits a proton. What will be the mass number of changed atom?
Options
- A16
- B18
- C17
- D15
Correct answer
B. 18
Step-by-step solution
gathered ₀ ₇ X¹⁵+ ₂ He ^4 ₉ Y¹⁹ ₉ Y¹⁹ ₈ Z¹⁸+ ₁ H^1 gathered According to the conservation of mass number 19=18+1 So, the mass number of changed atom =18