UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2020 · Mains Paper I
Q10(c). Completing nuclear reactions
Question
Complete the following nuclear reactions: (i) ²⁴₁₁Na→+⁰₋₁e (ii) ²⁷₁₃Al+¹₀n→+⁴₂He.
Answer in brief
(i) ²⁴₁₂Mg; (ii) ²⁴₁₁Na.
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All parts of Question 10
- 10(a) Argon mass defect and packing fraction15 marks
- 10(b) Praseodymium magnetic moment10 marks
- 10(c) Completing nuclear reactions5 marks