Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
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Chapter 8, Problem 68E
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The missing particle is to be drawn and a nuclear equation that represents the given decay is to be written.

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In alpha decay, the nucleus emits a particle with mass number 4 and atomic number 2, which is equivalent to a helium nucleus.

In alpha decay, the mass number of the element is reduced by 4 units and the atomic number is decreased by 2 units.

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