Chapter 1.11, Problem 1.16P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Which particle is produced by decay of $\text{Thorium}\text{-}\text{214 to Radium -}\text{210}$ should be

determined.

Concept introduction:

Balancing Nuclear Equations:

The key to balancing nuclear equations is to make sure that the number of nucleons is the

same on both sides of the equation and that the number of nuclear charges plus electron or positron charges is the same.

Alpha radiation be made up of helium nuclei, small particles containing two protons and two neutrons $\left(\text{H}{\text{e}}^{\text{2+}}\right)$.