When a Curium-242 Nucleus Is Struck with an Alpha Particle

question 25

Multiple Choice

When a curium-242 nucleus is struck with an alpha particle, a neutron is produced along with a new nuclide. What is this new nuclide?

• A) californium-245
• B) californium-246
• C) berkelium-243
• D) berkelium-245
• E) none of these

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