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When ^10 v5 B is bombarded with an alpha particle what is produced?

A. ^14 v7 N
B. ^6 v3 Li
C. ^12 v9 F
D. ^8 v1 H

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Final answer:

When an alpha particle (^4He) is bombarded with ^10B, it produces ^14N.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an alpha particle (^4He) is bombarded with ^10B, it produces ^14N. The balanced nuclear equation for this reaction is:

^10B + ^4He → ^14N

The alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons, so when it collides with the ^10B nucleus (which has 5 protons and 5 neutrons), one of the neutrons is released, resulting in the production of the nitrogen-14 (^14N) nucleus.

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