MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Atomic nuclei can be bombarded together to form much heavier atoms for further study. In one experiment, researchers complete the following reaction:

    24494Pu + 4820Ca → 292114X → 289114Y + 3 10n

    Which of the following describes the relationship between X and Y?
    		 

    A

    		 X and Y are different ions of the same element.

    B

    		 X and Y are different elements.

    C

    		 X and Y are different isotopes of the same element.

    D

    		 X and Y are unrelated.



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