\(^{14}_7\)N  + X → \(^{14}_6\)C  +  \(^1_1\)P In the reaction above, X is

\(^{14}_7\)N + X → \(^{14}_6\)C + \(^1_1\)P In the reaction above, X is

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\(^{14}_7\)N + X → \(^{14}_6\)C + \(^1_1\)P

In the reaction above, X is

A. a proton
B. an alpha particle
C. a beta particle
D. a neutron

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

A nuclear reaction that occurs when an atom is bombarded with a neutron is called a neutron bombardment reaction. When a nucleus is hit by a neutron, it can split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing energy in a process called nuclear fission.Neutron has a mass number of 1 and no atomic number.

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