NEET2020PhysicsNuclear PhysicsActual
When a uranium isotope U 92 235 is bombarded with a neutron, it generates Kr 36 89 , three neutrons and:
Options
- AZr 40 91
- BKr 36 101
- CKr 36 103
- DBa 56 144
Correct answer
D. Ba 56 144
Step-by-step solution
Let mass number & atomic number of the unknown element be A & Z. A = 235 - 89 - ( 3 × 1 ) = 143 Z = 92 - 36 = 56 Hence, the element must be Barium. U 92 235 + 0 1 n → Kr 36 89 + Ba 56 144 + 3 0 1 n + Q