How many neutrons are emitted when a californium-249 nucleus (Z=98)is bombarded with a nitrogen-15 nucleus to produce a
nucleus?

Question

How many neutrons are emitted when a californium-249 nucleus (Z=98)is bombarded with a nitrogen-15 nucleus to produce a 
nucleus?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the given nuclear reaction, Californium-249 (Cf-249) is bombarded with a Nitrogen-15 (N-15) nucleus to produce an unknown nucleus. 
The balanced nuclear equation for this reaction is: 
^24998Cf + ^151N → ^11911X + 4^10n
Here, X represents the unknown nucleus formed in the reaction, and 'n' represents a neutron. 
As we can see from the balanced equation, four neutrons (4n) are emitted in this reaction. Hence, the correct answer is C) four.

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