Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

The earliest artificial radioactive substance was produced by striking aluminium, $^{27}_{13}\text{Al}$, with $\alpha$-particles. As a result, an unstable phosphorus isotope, $^{30}_{15}\text{P}$, was formed. What was the other product of this reaction?

  • Aan $\alpha$-particle
  • Ba $\beta$-particle
  • Ca $\gamma$-ray
  • Da neutron

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