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30 June, 07:02

When an atom of beryllium-9 is bombarded by an alpha particle, an atom of carbon-12 is produced and a neutron is emitted. What kind of nuclear reaction just occurred?

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  1. 30 June, 07:24
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    I assume this a fusion. Since a beryllium-9 is bombarded with alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons), creating a heavier atom, which is carbon-12.
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