When atoms of beryllium-9 are bombarded with alpha particles, neutrons are produced. What new isotope is also formed
${ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}+{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be} \rightarrow{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n}+\_\_\_\_\_\_$
A) ${ }_{6}^{12} \mathrm{C}$
B) ${ }_{3}^{5} \mathrm{Li}$
C) ${ }_{3}^{8} \mathrm{Li}$
D) ${ }_{5}^{10} \mathrm{~B}$
E) ${ }_{5}^{12} \mathrm{~B}$

Question

When atoms of beryllium-9 are bombarded with alpha particles, neutrons are produced. What new isotope is also formed 
${ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}+{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be} \rightarrow{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n}+\_\_\_\_\_\_$
A) ${ }_{6}^{12} \mathrm{C}$
B) ${ }_{3}^{5} \mathrm{Li}$
C) ${ }_{3}^{8} \mathrm{Li}$
D) ${ }_{5}^{10} \mathrm{~B}$
E) ${ }_{5}^{12} \mathrm{~B}$

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The Answer is A

When Atoms of Beryllium-9 Are Bombarded with Alpha Particles, Neutrons 24He+49Be→01n+______{ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}+{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be} \rightarrow{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n}+\_\_\_\_\_\_24​He+49​Be→01​n+______

When Atoms of Beryllium-9 Are Bombarded with Alpha Particles, Neutrons ${ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}+{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be} \rightarrow{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n}+\_\_\_\_\_\_$