Use the equation to complete the activity.

219/86Rn -> 215/84Po+a

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.

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The given nuclear equation is not balanced because there is a difference in the number of protons and neutrons on both sides of the equation, which violates the law of conservation of mass and charge.