How many neutrons are emitted when a californium-249 nucleus (z=98) is bombarded with a nitrogen-15 nucleus to produce a 260105db nucleus? how many neutrons are emitted when a californium-249 nucleus (z=98) is bombarded with a nitrogen-15 nucleus to produce a db nucleus? a. zero b. two c. three d. four e. one

During the given fusion process, 4 neutrons are emitted.

Explanation:

In a nuclear reaction, the total mass and total atomic number remains the same.

The fusion reaction between californium-249 and nitrogen-15 nuclei, the equation follows:

To calculate Y:

Total mass on reactant side = total mass on product side

249 + 15 = 260 + Y(1)

Hence, during the given fusion process, 4 neutrons are emitted.

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