A nitrogen nucleus bombarded with an alpha part... - WAEC Physics 2001 Question
A nitrogen nucleus bombarded with an alpha particle produces an oxygen nucleus and a proton. The nuclear reaction for this process is \(^4_2H + ^{14}_2N \to ^{17}_{8}O + ^1_1H + Q\). Which of the following statements about the reaction is not correct?
A
the bombardment results into a nucleus with greater proton number
B
it is an induced nuclear reaction
C
it is a natural radioactive decay
D
the sum of the final nucleon numbers
correct option: b
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