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A neutron strikes a \[_{5}^{10}\]B nucleus with the subsequent emission of an alpha particle. Write the, corresponding nuclear reaction. Find the atomic number, mass number and the chemical name of the remaining nucleus.                 

Answer:

                The nuclear reaction can be represented as \[_{0}^{1}n+_{5}^{10}B\to _{2}^{4}He+_{3}^{7}Li\] The remaining nucleus is \[_{3}^{7}\]Li. Its atomic number is 3 and mass number is 7.