Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134015187
Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.88CP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The number of neutrons produced in the nuclear reactions has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Artificial transmutation:
The transformation of one atom into another atom carried about by a nuclear bombardment reaction.
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