JAMB Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

23/11 Na + 1/0 n -> 24/11 Na. The reaction above is an example of a

A. nuclear fission
B. nuclear fusion
C. artificial transmutationCorrect
D. beta decay

Explanation

Normally, a small atom like sodium is not expected to be radioactive. The bombardment by the neutron causes the transformation. Thus, it is called artificial transmutation.

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