Question

87 The isotope indium-111 is used in medical laboratories as a label for blood platelets. To prepare indium-11, silver-108 is bombarded with an alpha particle, forming n intermediate isotope of indium. Write a nuclear equation for the process, and identify the intermediate isotope of indium.

Answer 1

The isotope indium-111 is used in medical laboratories as a label for blood platelets. To prepare indium-111, silver-108 is bombarded with an alpha particle, forming an intermediate isotope of indium. Use nuclear symbols to write a nuclear equation for the formation of this intermediate isotope.