Boron-10 Is Able to Absorb Neutrons and Is Therefore Used

question 147

Multiple Choice

Boron-10 is able to absorb neutrons and is therefore used in control rods in nuclear reactors. After B-10 absorbs a neutron it emits an α particle. What isotope is produced as a result of neutron absorption followed by α emission?

• A) B-11
• B) Be-7
• C) C-11
• D) Li-7

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