Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 21 - Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Page 946: 21.4a

Answer

Boron + Neutron → Lithium + Helium

Work Step by Step

Black balls represents Neutrons, balls with + sign represents protons. Boron have 5 neutrons and 5 protons, lithium have 3 protons and 4 neutrons. Helium or alpha particle have 2 neutrons and 2 protons.
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