Alpha particle and Beryllium reaction

[dav1d]

Homework Statement

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

Homework Equations

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?

 

[dav1d]

does anyone know the solution?

 

[SteamKing]

Can you google Beryllium?

 

[dav1d]

Can you google Beryllium?

how does that help?