What must be placed in the blank to produce a balanced nuclear equation?
+ ____ +
E) none of these

Question

What must be placed in the blank to produce a balanced nuclear equation?
 +  ____ + 
E) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the atomic number must be conserved, the sum of the atomic numbers on the left side of the equation must be equal to the sum of the atomic numbers on the right side of the equation. The atomic number of element 11 on the left side is 11, and the sum of the atomic numbers of the options is only equal to 11 in option C.

What Must Be Placed in the Blank to Produce a Balanced