When Atoms of Beryllium-9 Are Bombarded with Alpha Particles, Neutrons ${ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}+{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be} \rightarrow{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n}+\_\_\_\_\_\_$

question 62

Multiple Choice

When atoms of beryllium-9 are bombarded with alpha particles, neutrons are produced. What new isotope is also formed
${ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}+{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be} \rightarrow{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n}+\_\_\_\_\_\_$

• A) \({ }_{6}^{12} \mathrm{C}\)
• B) \({ }_{3}^{5} \mathrm{Li}\)
• C) \({ }_{3}^{8} \mathrm{Li}\)
• D) \({ }_{5}^{10} \mathrm{~B}\)
• E) \({ }_{5}^{12} \mathrm{~B}\)

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