Question

${}_2^4\alpha {+}_7^{14}N{\to }_8^{17}O+$ particle. The emitted particle is a

• A. Neutron
• B. Proton
• C. Electron
• D. Position

Answer 1

The correct option is B Proton

${}_7^{14}N{+}_2^4\alpha {\to }_8^{17}O+Proton$

See the reaction given for the above process. It is a balance reaction in which the total number of protons is 9 and the total mass is 18 in both sides.