Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

${ }_6^{12} C$ absorbs an energetic neutron and emits beta particles. The resulting nucleus is

Options:

${ }_7^{14} N$

${ }_7^{13} N$

${ }_5^{13} B$

${ }_6^{13} C$

Correct Answer:

${ }_7^{13} N$

Explanation:

${ }_6 C^{12}+{ }_0 n^1 \rightarrow{ }_7 N^{13}+{ }_{-1} \beta^0$