Which part of an atom participates in the reaction shown below?

+ n →
+
+ 2n
Responses
A NucleiNuclei
B ProtonsProtons
C Valence electronsValence electrons
D Inner shell electrons

1 answer

In the reaction you provided, it shows a neutron (n) interacting with a nucleus to produce other particles along with additional neutrons. The part of the atom that participates in this type of nuclear reaction is the nucleus of the atom.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A Nuclei