Write the nuclear reactions involved in the synthesis of each of the following new elements:
a.Curium (Z = 96) was formed by reacting Pu - 239 with alpha particles 42He. It has half-life of 162 days. b.Mendelevium (Z=109) was formed by reacting En-253 with alpha particles. c.Meitnerium (Z=109) was formed by cold fusion which involves the combination of Bi and Fe nuclides at ordinary temperature.
