Interpretation: Quantities that are conserved while balancing a nuclear reaction needs to be explained.
Concept introduction: Nuclear reaction is a process that involves the collision of two nuclei or nuclear particles that produces a different product than initial particles.
Answer to Problem 26SSC
When balancing a nuclear reaction, mass number and
Explanation of Solution
In a balanced
Thus, in a balanced nuclear reaction, the sum of the mass numbers and the sum of the atomic numbers of reactants and product is balanced. The sum of charges is also same on both sides of the reaction arrow.
Thus, mass number and atomic number are conserved when balancing a nuclear reaction.
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