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JAMB Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 29

Question 29 of 36 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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¹³₇F + X → ²²₁₁Na + ⁴₂n. In the equation above, X is

  • A. ¹₁PCorrect
  • B. ⁰₁n
  • C. ²₁₂H
  • D. ⁴₂He

Explanation

Balancing mass and atomic numbers on both sides of the nuclear equation identifies X as a proton, ¹₁P.

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