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16. Atomic number of an element in the periodic table represents the numbers of
A. protons in the nucleus
B. electrons in me nucleus
C. neutrons in the nucleus
D. electrons in the atom
E. neutrons in the atom.
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17. Isotopes of same elements have
A. same atomic number and different masses
B. same chemical properties but different atomic numbers
C. different masses and different atomic numbers
D. different chemical properties and same atomic numbers
E. same chemical properties and same atomic numbers.
Explanation:
18. Which of the following is the heaviest
A. neutron
B. proton
C. atom
D. electron
E. nucleus.
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19. The fast breeder reactor uses the following moderator
A. demineralised water
B. carbon dioxide
C. heavy water
D. graphite
E. no moderator is used.
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20. In nuclear fission each neutron that causes fission releases
A. no new neutron
B. at least one new neutron
C. one new neutron
D. more than one new neutrons
E. many-fold neutrons.
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