To synthesize the heavier transuranium elements, a nucleus must be bombarded with a relatively large particle. If you know the products are californium-246 and four neutrons, with what particle would you bombard uranium-238 atoms?

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To synthesize the heavier transuranium elements, a nucleus must be bombarded with a relatively large particle. If you
know the products are californium-246 and four neutrons, with what particle would you bombard uranium-238 atoms?
Transcribed Image Text:To synthesize the heavier transuranium elements, a nucleus must be bombarded with a relatively large particle. If you know the products are californium-246 and four neutrons, with what particle would you bombard uranium-238 atoms?
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