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Physics · May / June 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 37

5054Radioactive decay

Which nucleus is produced when americium-241 (^{241}_{95}Am) emits an alpha-particle?

  1. A^{237}_{93}Np
  2. B^{237}_{97}Bk
  3. C^{245}_{93}Np
  4. D^{245}_{97}Bk

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Correct answer: A. ^{237}_{93}Np

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