In the equation below, what particle or type of radiation needs to be included to balance the equation? ²⁰⁸Pb → ? + ²⁰⁴Hg A) Gamma particle B) Alpha particle C) Proton D) Beta particle E) Positron

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The equation represents alpha decay, where an alpha particle (helium nucleus) is emitted from the parent nucleus (symbolized as ²⁰⁸Pb) to form the daughter nucleus (²⁰⁴Hg). Therefore, the missing particle in the equation should be an alpha particle, which is represented as 4He or α.

In the Equation Below, What Particle or Type of Radiation