Interpretation:
Balanced
Concept introduction:
The nuclear process known as "alpha decay" results in the parent nucleus emitting an alpha particle. The alpha particle, represented by the Greek letter and physically similar to the helium atom's nucleus, is made up of two protons and two neutrons.
Answer to Problem 66A
Balanced nuclear equation for alpha emission
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Explanation of Solution
Alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle, to establish the balanced nuclear reaction for this decay, the
Balanced nuclear equation for the alpha emission:
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(b)
(c)
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