Question

Use the equation to complete the activity. 21986 Rn→21584 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. (1 point) Responses An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons An alpha particle has 2 protons and neutrons An alpha particle has 2 protons and neutrons An alpha particle has 3 protons and 3 neutrons An alpha particle has 3 protons and 3 neutrons An alpha particle has 4 protons and 4 neutrons

Answer 1

out of the answers provided which is the best answer

Answer 2

The reaction is not balanced because the number of protons and neutrons on the right side of the equation does not equal the number of protons and neutrons on the left side.

Answer 3

The best answer is: An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons.