How Many Neutrons Are Emitted When a Californium-249 Nucleus (Z=98)is

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Multiple Choice

How many neutrons are emitted when a californium-249 nucleus (Z=98) is bombarded with a carbon-12 nucleus to produce a Rf nucleus?

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

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