Q4 / 199 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Nuclear Physics

Ne22 nucleus, after absorbing energy, decays into two α-particles and an unknown nucleus. The unknown nucleus is

  • A
    Nitrogen
  • Correct answer
    B
    Carbon
  • C
    Boron
  • D
    Oxygen

Solution

Atomic number of neon is 10.

By the emission of two α - particles, atomic number will be reduced by 4.

Therefore, atomic number of the unknown element will be Z=10-4=6.

Similarly, mass number of the unknown element will be
A=22-(2×4)=14
Therefore, unknown nucleus is carbon (A=14, Z=6)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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