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2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle What are the values of p ...

2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle
What are the values of p and q respectively in the equation above?
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  • A 10 and 20
  • B 12 and 24
  • C 20 and 10
  • D 24 and 12
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2311Na + Proton → pqX + alpha particle
Represent;2311Na + 11P → pqX + 42He
Thus from the above equations, p = 20 and q = 10

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