Question

In nuclear reaction, \( _{7}^{15}N + _{0}^{1}n \rightarrow _{6}^{14}C + P \), what is P?

• A. Proton
• B. Deuteron
• C. Alpha particle
• D. Electron

Hint:

In nuclear reactions, balance both atomic and mass numbers to identify unknown particles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Analyze the given nuclear reaction: \[ _{7}^{15}N + _{0}^{1}n \rightarrow _{6}^{14}C + P \] Step 2: By balancing atomic and mass numbers: \[ 7 + 0 = 6 + X \quad \Rightarrow \quad X = 1 \quad (\text{Proton}) \] \[ 15 + 1 = 14 + Y \quad \Rightarrow \quad Y = 2 \quad (\text{Mass of proton}) \] \[ \therefore \text{The correct answer is } \text{Proton.} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Proton}} \]