Nuclei - Result Question 94
97. The nucleus $ _6 C^{12}$ absorbs an energetic neutron and emits a beta particle $(\beta)$. The resulting nucleus is
(a) $ _7 N^{14}$
(c) $ _5 B^{13}$
(b) $ _7 N^{13}$
(d) $ _6 C^{13}$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 97. (b)
Solution:
- (b) $ _6 C^{12}+ _0 n^{1} \to _6 C^{13} \to _7 N^{13}+ _{-1} \beta^{0}+$ Energy
