What is the equation for the transmutation that occurs when an alpha particle combines with an oxygen-16 atom emitting a proton?

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The transmutation equation for this process is:
(α) ²He^4 + (O) 8^16 -> (N) 7^15 + (H) 1^1.
In this reaction, an alpha particle and an oxygen-16 atom combine to form a nitrogen-15 atom and a proton, while releasing energy.

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