Chapter 18, Problem 20QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Sequence of nuclear reactions that radon-222 undergoes leading to a final product nucleus that is stable has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Alpha particle emission results in the formation of nucleus that has mass number 4 less than that of the parent nuclide and atomic number 2 less.  Beta particle emission results in the formation of daughter nuclide that has atomic number 1 greater than the parent nuclide.