A nucleus captures two neutrons. Which o

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

A nucleus captures two neutrons. Which of the following gives the changes in the proton number and nucleon number of the nucleus?

Options:

Proton number
No change

Nucleon number
No change

Proton number
Increases by 2

Nucleon number
No change

Proton number
No change

Nucleon number
Increases by 2

Proton number
Increases by 2

Nucleon number
No change

Correct Answer:

Proton number
No change

Nucleon number
Increases by 2

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3).