A-LevelPhysicsNuclear physicsOct/Nov 2012Paper 1 Q401 Mark
A different nucleus can be formed by bombarding a stable nucleus with an energetic α-particle. ²³₁₁Na is bombarded with an energetic α-particle. What could be the products of this nuclear reaction?
A²⁵₁₀Ne + neutron
B²⁵₁₁Na + proton
C²⁶₁₂Mg + β
D²⁷₁₃Al + γ
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