In 1919 Ernest Rutherford Performed the First Transmutation of an Element.He

question 139

Multiple Choice

In 1919 Ernest Rutherford performed the first transmutation of an element.He bombarded nitrogen-14 with an alpha particle and obtained a proton and what other nuclide?

• A)fluorine-17
• B)fluorine-18
• C)oxygen-17
• D)oxygen-18
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Adductor Brevis

A muscle in the thigh responsible for pulling the legs together and aiding in hip flexion.

Gracilis

A slender muscle in the inner thigh that is involved in the adduction of the thigh and flexion of the leg at the knee.

Arthropathy

A term used to describe any disease affecting the joints, characterized by pain, swelling, and limited movement.

Myopathy

A disorder that affects the muscles, impairing their ability to contract and relax, which can lead to weakness and dysfunction.