When the Pd-106 Nucleus Is Struck with an Alpha Particle

question 15

Multiple Choice

When the Pd-106 nucleus is struck with an alpha particle, a proton is produced along with a new element. What is this new element?

• A) Cd-109
• B) Ag-108
• C) Ag-109
• D) Cd-112
• E) none of these

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