How Many Neutrons Are Produced When Plutonium-239 Is Bombarded with An \alpha

question 52

Multiple Choice

How many neutrons are produced when plutonium-239 is bombarded with an $\alpha$ particle to form americium-240 and a proton?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3
• E)4

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