Problem: Enter the nuclear equation for the alpha decay of polonium-216
FREE Expert Solution
Analyze the reactants and products for the nuclear reaction of the alpha decay of Polonium-216
Step 1. Determine the reactants and products
- A reaction undergoing an alpha decay produces a helium atom with atomic mass of 4 and atomic number of 2
- Recall that atomic notation can be represented as:
Problem Details
Enter the nuclear equation for the alpha decay of polonium-216
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