Question

In the following reaction, what element is made?

241/95Am + 4/2He --> A/Z ? + 1/0n
A. 244/97 Bk
B. 245/97 Bk
C. 244/93 Np
D. 245/94 Np

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. 244/97 Bk

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option (A).

Explanation:

General representation of an element:
`^(A)_ZX`

A= Atomic mass of the element of X.

Z = Atomic number of the element of X

X = symbol of the element.

`^(241)_(95)Am+^(4)_2He\rightarrow ^(A)_ZX+^(1)_0n`

According to Law of Conservation of Mass:

`241+4=A+1`

A = 244

Charge is balanced on both the sides:

`95+2=Z+0`

Z = 97

The element with the atomic number 97 is Berkelium. Hence, the correct answer is option (A).