Pick out the wrong statement.
A. The disintegration rate of a radioactive substance can not be increased by heating it
B. Electrons have negligible mass and unit negative change
C. Deuterium atom has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus
D. Cadmium is capable of absorbing neutrons
Answer: Option C
Related Questions on Nuclear Power Engineering
Heavy water (D2O) in a nuclear reactor serves as a
A. Coolant
B. Moderator
C. Both A & B
D. Neutron absorber
Moderating material used in a thermal-reactor should be a
A. Good absorber of neutrons
B. Solid substance
C. Poor absorber of neutrons
D. None of these
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