Question

Using particle accelerators, scientists often use _____ to synthesize heavier elements.

A) gamma rays
B) alpha particles
C) beta particles

Answer 1

To synthesize heavier elements scientists often use alpha particles in particle accelerators.

Hence the right option is B.

alpha particles

A) gamma rays

B) alpha particles

C) beta particles

Answer 2

Using particle accelerators, scientists often used alpha particles to synthesize heavier elements. The alpha particles used must be moving at a very high speed in order for it to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between the alpha particles and the nucleus of the target element.