In the equation below, what particle or type of radiation needs to be included to balance the equation? ²²⁰Rn → ? + alpha particle A) Ra-224 B) Rn-224 C) Rn-216 D) At-220 E) Po-216

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When an alpha particle (which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) is emitted, the atomic number decreases by 2 and the mass number decreases by 4. Therefore, the resulting element is Polonium-216 (Po-216).

In the Equation Below, What Particle or Type of Radiation