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Post-UTME Chemistry 2019 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Li + Z -> H + He (nuclear equation). In the above equation, Z represents

  • A. an alpha particle
  • B. a protonCorrect
  • C. a neutron
  • D. an electron

Explanation

In this classic nuclear reaction (Li-7 bombarded with a proton to yield two helium-4 nuclei), Z represents a proton.

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