Question

Which one among the following is an example of $\alpha$-particle-induced reaction?

• A. ${}_7^{14}N(\alpha ,n{)}_9^{17}F{⟶}_8^{17}O{+}_{+1}^{0}e$
• B. ${}_7^{14}N(\alpha ,n{)}_9^{18}F{⟶}_8^{15}O{+}_{+1}^{0}e$
• C. ${}_7^{15}N(\alpha ,n{)}_9^{18}F{⟶}_8^{16}O{+}_{+1}^{0}e$
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A ${}_7^{14}N(\alpha ,n{)}_9^{17}F{⟶}_8^{17}O{+}_{+1}^{0}e$

An example of $\alpha$-particle-induced reaction is as follows:

${}_7^{14}N(\alpha ,n{)}_9^{17}F{⟶}_8^{17}O{+}_{+1}^{0}e$

Aas mass and charge of both sides are equal, it is a possible reaction.