In a nuclear reaction, what is conserved?
Correct Answer: Mass and charge
- Step 1: Understand what a nuclear reaction is. It involves changes in the nucleus of an atom.
- Step 2: Learn about conservation laws. These are rules that tell us certain quantities remain constant in a reaction.
- Step 3: Identify the two main quantities that are conserved in nuclear reactions: mass and charge.
- Step 4: Remember that mass conservation means the total mass before and after the reaction is the same.
- Step 5: Understand that charge conservation means the total electric charge before and after the reaction is also the same.
- Step 6: Conclude that in any nuclear reaction, both mass and charge must be accounted for and will not change.
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