AP Physics 2easymcq1 pt
A nuclear reaction is represented as: ²³⁵U + ¹n → ⁹²Kr + ¹⁴¹Ba + x¹n. What is the value of x?
A.A) 1
B.D) 4
C.B) 2
D.C) 3
Explanation
Core Concept
In nuclear reactions, both mass number and atomic number must be conserved. For mass number: 235 + 1 = 92 + 141 + x(1). Solving for x gives x = 3.
Correct Answer
DC) 3
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