Question on: JAMB Physics - 2008

14N + 4He → 17O + X
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In the equation above, the particles X is

A
a proton
B
a neutron
C
an α - particle
D
a β - particle
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Correct Option: A

for the conversion of mass 14 + 4 = 17 + x

∴ X = 18 - 17 = 1

for conservation pf charge:7 + 2 = 8 + y

y = 9 - 8 = 1

Thus, the element is 11X which is equal to hydrogen nucleus ( proton)

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