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The reaction which disintegrates neutron is or neutron is emitted (which completes first):

A

`Am_96^240 + He_2^4 to Bk_97^244 + e_(+1)^0`

B

`P_15^30 to Si_14^30 + e_(+1)^0`

C

`H_1^1 + C_6^12 to N_7^13`

D

`Al_13^27 + He_2^4 to P_15^30`

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To determine which reaction emits a neutron, we need to analyze the given options based on the conservation of atomic and mass numbers. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Representation of Neutrons Neutrons are represented as \( \text{n} \) or \( \text{1}_{0} \) in nuclear reactions. They have no charge and are essential for balancing nuclear equations. **Hint:** Remember that neutrons do not carry a charge and are represented by their mass number (1) and atomic number (0). ### Step 2: Analyze Each Option We will go through each option provided in the question to see if a neutron is emitted. #### Option 1: \[ \text{Am}_{240}^{96} + \text{He}_{4}^{2} \rightarrow \text{Ek}_{244}^{97} + \text{e}^{+}_{1}^{0} \] - **Atomic Number Check:** - Left: \( 96 + 2 = 98 \) - Right: \( 97 + 1 = 98 \) - (Balanced) - **Mass Number Check:** - Left: \( 240 + 4 = 244 \) - Right: \( 244 \) - (Balanced) **Conclusion:** No neutron is emitted. #### Option 2: \[ \text{E}_{30}^{15} \rightarrow \text{Si}_{30}^{14} + \text{e}^{+}_{1}^{0} \] - **Atomic Number Check:** - Left: \( 15 \) - Right: \( 14 + 1 = 15 \) - (Balanced) - **Mass Number Check:** - Left: \( 30 \) - Right: \( 30 \) - (Balanced) **Conclusion:** No neutron is emitted. #### Option 3: \[ \text{p}_{1}^{1} + \text{C}_{12}^{6} \rightarrow \text{N}_{13}^{7} \] - **Atomic Number Check:** - Left: \( 1 + 6 = 7 \) - Right: \( 7 \) - (Balanced) - **Mass Number Check:** - Left: \( 1 + 12 = 13 \) - Right: \( 13 \) - (Balanced) **Conclusion:** No neutron is emitted. #### Option 4: \[ \text{Al}_{27}^{13} + \text{He}_{4}^{2} \rightarrow \text{Si}_{30}^{15} + \text{n}_{1}^{0} \] - **Atomic Number Check:** - Left: \( 13 + 2 = 15 \) - Right: \( 15 \) - (Balanced) - **Mass Number Check:** - Left: \( 27 + 4 = 31 \) - Right: \( 30 + 1 = 31 \) - (Balanced) **Conclusion:** A neutron is emitted to balance the equation. ### Final Answer The reaction that emits a neutron is **Option 4**.
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