Question

Which one among the following is an example of neutron-induced reaction?

• A. ${}_{11}^{23}Na(n,\gamma {)}_{11}^{24}Na{⟶}_{12}^{24}Mg{+}_{-1}^{0}e$
• B. ${}_{11}^{23}Na(n,\gamma {)}_{11}^{24}Na{⟶}_{13}^{24}Mg{+}_{-2}^{0}e$
• C. ${}_{11}^{23}Na(n,\gamma {)}_{12}^{24}Na{⟶}_{12}^{24}Mg{+}_1^{0}e$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A ${}_{11}^{23}Na(n,\gamma {)}_{11}^{24}Na{⟶}_{12}^{24}Mg{+}_{-1}^{0}e$

An example of neutron-induced reaction is as follows:

${}_{11}^{23}Na(n,\gamma {)}_{11}^{24}Na{⟶}_{12}^{24}Mg{+}_{-1}^{0}e$

As mass and charge of both sides are equal, it is a possible reaction.