Which statement about the number of protons and neutrons in a nuclear change is correct?
responses-
a- The total atomic mass before and after the change remains the same, but the total charge is different.
b- The relative numbers of protons and neutrons are the same before and after the change.
c- The total charge before and after the change remains the same, but the total atomic mass is different.
d- The relative numbers of protons and neutrons can differ before and after the change, but the total number of those particles remains the same.
1 answer
d- The relative numbers of protons and neutrons can differ before and after the change, but the total number of those particles remains the same.