4Be9+2He4→6C12+0n1. shows the bombardment of Berilium nucleus with a:
A
α - particle
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B
β - particle
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C
He nucleus
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D
both A and C
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Solution
The correct option is B both A and C α- particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus. Beryllium 4Be9 releases a neutron under bombardment by alpha rays. Overall 2 protons and 1 neutron added to the daughter nuclei, the atomic number increases by 2 and atomic mass by 3 therefore the product nuclei form is 6C12.