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28 March, 20:15

Examine the nuclear reaction: (1/1) H + (1/0) n--> (2/1) H. Why is this classified as a nuclear reaction rather than a chemical reaction?

It is not balanced.

A new compound is formed.

A change has occurred in a nucleus.

A new element has been formed.

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  1. 28 March, 20:54
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    I believe the correct answer from the choices would be that a change has occurred in a nucleus. A change in the nucleus would always describe a nuclear reaction rather than a chemical reaction. This only happens when a particle is being bombarded with high energy particles.
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