A nuclide X is produced by bombarding a nitrogen(N) nucleus with an alpha(\alpha\) particle with...

WAEC 2002

A nuclide X is produced by bombarding a nitrogen(N) nucleus with an alpha(\alpha\) particle with the release of heavy hydrogen(D) nucleus as shown by the following nuclear equation, \(\alpha + ^{14}_{7}N \to ^p_qX + ^2_1D\). Determine the values of p and q in the equation

A. 12 and 6
B. 14 and 7
C. 16 and 8
D. 19 and 8

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Correct Answer: Option C

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