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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

Examine the nuclear reaction: Why is this classified as a nuclear reaction rather-example-1

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C) A change has occurred in a nucleus
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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.
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