Which type of radiation is being emitted in the following incomplete nuclear equation? $\begin{array} { c }
218\
84
\end{array}$ Po ? $\begin{array} { c }
214\
82
\end{array}$ Pb + ??
A)alpha
B)beta
C)gamma
D)A and B
E)none of the above

Question

Which type of radiation is being emitted in the following incomplete nuclear equation? $\begin{array} { c } 
218\
84
\end{array}$ Po ? $\begin{array} { c } 
214\
82
\end{array}$ Pb + ??
A)alpha
B)beta
C)gamma
D)A and B
E)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation shows a decrease in atomic number by 2 and mass number by 4, which is characteristic of alpha decay. Alpha particles are helium nuclei, with 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

Which Type of Radiation Is Being Emitted in the Following 21884\begin{array} { c } 218\\84\end{array}21884​

Which Type of Radiation Is Being Emitted in the Following $\begin{array} { c } 218\\84\end{array}$