Which of the following nuclear reactions will generate an isotope ?

Neutron emission

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Positron emission

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Beta particle emission

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Alpha particle emission

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Solution

The correct option is A Neutron emission
Isotopes have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. So, neutron emission will generate an isotope.

On the other hand, positron emission, beta particle emission and alpha particle emission will change the atomic number. Hence, they will not generate an isotope.

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