Scientists at Oak Ridge National Lab's Isotope Production Program are producing trans-uranium radio-isotopes. Which of the following most accurately describes how they are produced?
W) Multiple neutron captures by lighter nuclei
X) Fusion of nuclei around half the mass of the target isotope
Y) Fission of nuclei around twice the mass of the target isotope
Z) Successive alpha decays of slightly heavier nuclei
✔️Answer:MULTIPLE NEUTRON CAPTURES BY LIGHTER NUCLEI
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