Question
Use the equation to complete the activity.
219/86 Rn→215/84 Po+Alpha
The nuclear equation shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. In one to two sentences, explain whether or not the reaction is balanced.
An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons
An alpha particle has 2 protons and neutrons
An alpha particle has 3 protons and 3 neutrons
An alpha particle has 4 protons and 4 neutrons
219/86 Rn→215/84 Po+Alpha
The nuclear equation shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. In one to two sentences, explain whether or not the reaction is balanced.
An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons
An alpha particle has 2 protons and neutrons
An alpha particle has 3 protons and 3 neutrons
An alpha particle has 4 protons and 4 neutrons
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The nuclear equation \( \frac{219}{86}Rn \rightarrow \frac{215}{84}Po + \text{Alpha} \) is balanced in terms of both atomic number and mass number. The sum of the atomic numbers and mass numbers on the reactants side equals those on the products side: \( 86 = 84 + 2 \) and \( 219 = 215 + 4 \), confirming conservation of mass and charge in the reaction.
To clarify the characteristics of an alpha particle: it has 2 protons and 2 neutrons. The provided incorrect options should be noted.
To clarify the characteristics of an alpha particle: it has 2 protons and 2 neutrons. The provided incorrect options should be noted.