Boron-10 Can Absorb Neutrons and Is Therefore Used in Control

question 74

Multiple Choice

Boron-10 can absorb neutrons and is therefore used in control rods for nuclear reactors. After B-10 absorbs a neutron, it emits an α particle. Which isotope is produced as a result of neutron absorption followed by α emission?

• A) B-11
• B) Be-7
• C) C-11
• D) Li-7

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