What particle is needed to complete this nuclear reaction? 222 Rn 218 Po + → 86- 84- ○ a proton ○ a neutron ○ an electron ○ an alpha particle

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What particle is needed to complete this nuclear reaction?
222 Rn 218 Po +
→
86-
84-
○ a proton
○ a neutron
○ an electron
○ an alpha particle
Transcribed Image Text:What particle is needed to complete this nuclear reaction? 222 Rn 218 Po + → 86- 84- ○ a proton ○ a neutron ○ an electron ○ an alpha particle
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