It has been claimed that the neon present in meteorites was generated by nuclear reactions. One such
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It has been claimed that the neon present in meteorites was generated by nuclear reactions. One such reaction occurs when a silicon-28 atom is bombarded by cosmic-ray protons.
When one of these energetic protons is absorbed, the result is an isotope of neon, three protons, a neutron, and an α particle.
Identify the isotope of neon formed and write the nuclear equation for the process.
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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight
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