Question
The nuclear equation shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. Which one of the following is true?
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Responses
The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons
The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons
The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has one proton and two neutrons
The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has one proton and two neutrons
This equation is balanced because the alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons
This equation is balanced because the alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons
The equation is NOT balanced because it needs an additional beta particle on the product side.
The equation is NOT balanced because it needs an additional beta particle on the product side.
Question 2
The nuclear equation also shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
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Responses
On the reactant side the total number of protons + neutrons is 219 and on the reactant side the total number of neutrons present in the products is 215 so it is NOT balanced.
On the reactant side the total number of protons + neutrons is 219 and on the reactant side the total number of neutrons present in the products is 215 so it is NOT balanced.
On the reactant AND the products side, the number of protons is 2 + 84 = 86. The number of protons and neutrons is 215 + 2 + 2 = 219 so the equation is balanced
On the reactant AND the products side, the number of protons is 2 + 84 = 86. The number of protons and neutrons is 215 + 2 + 2 = 219 so the equation is balanced
If the alpha particle were a beta particle instead, this equation would be balanced.
If the alpha particle were a beta particle instead, this equation would be balanced.
On the products side, the number of protons is 84 = 86 but on the reactant side, the number is only 84 with no other protons in the products, so it is NOT balanced.
On the products side, the number of protons is 84 = 86 but on the reactant side, the number is only 84 with no other protons in the products, so it is NOT balanced.
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Responses
The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons
The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons
The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has one proton and two neutrons
The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has one proton and two neutrons
This equation is balanced because the alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons
This equation is balanced because the alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons
The equation is NOT balanced because it needs an additional beta particle on the product side.
The equation is NOT balanced because it needs an additional beta particle on the product side.
Question 2
The nuclear equation also shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
(1 point)
Responses
On the reactant side the total number of protons + neutrons is 219 and on the reactant side the total number of neutrons present in the products is 215 so it is NOT balanced.
On the reactant side the total number of protons + neutrons is 219 and on the reactant side the total number of neutrons present in the products is 215 so it is NOT balanced.
On the reactant AND the products side, the number of protons is 2 + 84 = 86. The number of protons and neutrons is 215 + 2 + 2 = 219 so the equation is balanced
On the reactant AND the products side, the number of protons is 2 + 84 = 86. The number of protons and neutrons is 215 + 2 + 2 = 219 so the equation is balanced
If the alpha particle were a beta particle instead, this equation would be balanced.
If the alpha particle were a beta particle instead, this equation would be balanced.
On the products side, the number of protons is 84 = 86 but on the reactant side, the number is only 84 with no other protons in the products, so it is NOT balanced.
On the products side, the number of protons is 84 = 86 but on the reactant side, the number is only 84 with no other protons in the products, so it is NOT balanced.
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Let's address each question one by one.
**Question 1:**
You mentioned that the nuclear equation shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons. Therefore, if the equation does include an alpha particle, it would need to account for these nucleons.
- **Option 1:** The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons. (This is a correct statement regarding the nature of the alpha particle.)
- **Option 2:** The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has one proton and two neutrons. (This is incorrect; an alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons.)
- **Option 3:** The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons. (This might be true depending on the initial equation; however, the balance should also consider the other reactants and products.)
- **Option 4:** The equation is NOT balanced because it needs an additional beta particle on the product side. (This is not necessarily true without further context about the overall nucleons in the equation.)
So, the most accurate choice based on the given considerations is **"The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons."**
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**Question 2:**
You mentioned that the nuclear equation also shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. The statements are evaluated based on the numbers of protons and neutrons.
- **Option 1:** On the reactant side, the total number of protons + neutrons is 219 and on the reactant side the total number of neutrons present in the products is 215 so it is NOT balanced. (This could be a true statement based on specified values, but without the specific numbers, we cannot confirm.)
- **Option 2:** On the reactant AND the products side, the number of protons is 2 + 84 = 86. The number of protons and neutrons is 215 + 2 + 2 = 219 so the equation is balanced. (If this is true based on the nuclear equation, then this would be a correct statement.)
- **Option 3:** If the alpha particle were a beta particle instead, this equation would be balanced. (Not necessarily true; changing alpha to beta could change the balance.)
- **Option 4:** On the products side, the number of protons is 84 = 86 but on the reactant side, the number is only 84 with no other protons in the products, so it is NOT balanced. (This seems to imply an imbalance.)
To determine the correct option, you would need to verify the actual counts from the specific nuclear equation provided.
So, without knowing the specific numbers from the nuclear equation in question, I would lean toward **Option 2** if the numbers confirm it is balanced as stated. If your specific numbers indicate an imbalance, then **Option 1** might be correct instead.
**Question 1:**
You mentioned that the nuclear equation shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons. Therefore, if the equation does include an alpha particle, it would need to account for these nucleons.
- **Option 1:** The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons. (This is a correct statement regarding the nature of the alpha particle.)
- **Option 2:** The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has one proton and two neutrons. (This is incorrect; an alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons.)
- **Option 3:** The equation is balanced because the alpha particle has two protons and two neutrons. (This might be true depending on the initial equation; however, the balance should also consider the other reactants and products.)
- **Option 4:** The equation is NOT balanced because it needs an additional beta particle on the product side. (This is not necessarily true without further context about the overall nucleons in the equation.)
So, the most accurate choice based on the given considerations is **"The equation is NOT balanced because the alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons."**
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**Question 2:**
You mentioned that the nuclear equation also shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. The statements are evaluated based on the numbers of protons and neutrons.
- **Option 1:** On the reactant side, the total number of protons + neutrons is 219 and on the reactant side the total number of neutrons present in the products is 215 so it is NOT balanced. (This could be a true statement based on specified values, but without the specific numbers, we cannot confirm.)
- **Option 2:** On the reactant AND the products side, the number of protons is 2 + 84 = 86. The number of protons and neutrons is 215 + 2 + 2 = 219 so the equation is balanced. (If this is true based on the nuclear equation, then this would be a correct statement.)
- **Option 3:** If the alpha particle were a beta particle instead, this equation would be balanced. (Not necessarily true; changing alpha to beta could change the balance.)
- **Option 4:** On the products side, the number of protons is 84 = 86 but on the reactant side, the number is only 84 with no other protons in the products, so it is NOT balanced. (This seems to imply an imbalance.)
To determine the correct option, you would need to verify the actual counts from the specific nuclear equation provided.
So, without knowing the specific numbers from the nuclear equation in question, I would lean toward **Option 2** if the numbers confirm it is balanced as stated. If your specific numbers indicate an imbalance, then **Option 1** might be correct instead.