How Many Neutrons Are Emitted When a Californium- 249 Nucleus

question 13

Multiple Choice

How many neutrons are emitted when a californium- 249 nucleus (Z=98) is bombarded with a nitrogen- 15 nucleus to produce a nucleus ?

• A) three
• B) one
• C) zero
• D) two
• E) four

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