Interpretation:
The nuclear equation for the alpha decay of radium-226 is to be written.
Concept introduction:
Nuclear reactions are expressed by balanced nuclear reactions just as
Answer to Problem 15SSC
The nuclear equation for the alpha decay of radium-226 is,
Explanation of Solution
In alpha decay, an alpha releases and decrease of mass number and
The above nuclear equation is balanced as the mass number in both sides is 226 and the atomic number is 88.
In alpha decay, atomic number decrease by 2 and mass number decreases by 4.
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