Question

Examine the nuclear reaction: Why is this classified as a nuclear reaction rather than a chemical reaction?

It is not balanced.
A new compound is formed.
A change has occurred in a nucleus.
A new element has been formed

Answer 1

C) A change has occurred in a nucleus

Answer 2

I think the correct answer would be a change has occurred in a nucleus.A nuclear reaction is a type of reaction that involves change in the nucleus of an atom. It has two types namely the fusion and the fission reaction. Hope this answers the question.