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1.Which of the following atoms would be an isotope of Carbon-12 (6 protons, 6 ne

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Question

1.Which of the following atoms would be an isotope of Carbon-12 (6 protons, 6 neutrons, 6 electrons)? A 5 protons, 6 neutrons, 6 electrons B 6 protons, 7 neutrons, 6 electrons C 6 protons, 6 neutrons, 7 electrons D 7 protons, 6 neutrons, 5 electrons

2.Which of the following would be considered a fertile nuclear fuel?

A             fuel that can perpetuate a nuclear reaction with bombardment by low energy neutrons

B             fuel that can generate fissile material after bombardment with high energy neutrons.

C             fuel that con perpetuate a nuclear reaction with bombardment by high energy neutrons

D            fuel that can generate fissile material after bombardment with low energy neutrons.

Explanation / Answer

1) An isotope of carbon must have 6 protons and must have 6 electrons for neutrality condition. So option B is correct

2) Option B) A fertile nuclear fuel can generate fissile material after bombardment with high energy neutrons.