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A curium-242 (Z= 96) can be produced by positive-ion bombardment when an alpha particle collides with which of the following nuclei? Note: A neutron is also a product of this bombardment, in addition to the curium-242.

A. Pu -239
B. U -239
C. Am-241
D. Cf-249
E. Pu-241

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Answer:

A. Pu -239

Step-by-step explanation:

An isotope is an element with the same atomic number but different mass number. most isotope are unstable, having short half life.

Curium-242 is an isotope produced when Plutonium 239 is bombarded by an alpha particle. This reaction between Plutonium 239 and alpha particle gives curium-242, neutron and a high amount of energy as the products.

Curium oxidizes easily, and it is a dangerous metal which can cause cancer initiation when absorbed by biological materials e.g bones or tissue.

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