Alpha particle and Beryllium reaction

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The reaction between an alpha particle and beryllium produces one neutron and carbon-12. The equation balances with the mass numbers totaling 12 and the atomic numbers totaling 6. The participant confirms that the resulting products are a neutron and carbon-12. There is a request for verification of the solution's correctness. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding nuclear reactions and the specific outcomes of particle interactions.
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Homework Statement


What is the equation for the reaction of a alpha particle and beryllium with production of one neutron


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Use an a chem equation

The Attempt at a Solution



The masses are 4 + 9 = 1 + x, so x = 12. The atomic numbers (protons) are 2 + 4 = 0 + x, so x is 6

Therefore a neutron and Carbon 12 is produced.

Is this correct?
 
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does anyone know the solution?
 
Can you google Beryllium?
 
SteamKing said:
Can you google Beryllium?

how does that help?
 
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