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General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life | 4th Edition | ISBN: 9780321750891 | Authors: Karen C. Timberlake
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Answer: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha

Chapter 4, Problem 14QP

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Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of each of the following radioactive isotopes:a. curium-243b. c. d.

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Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of each of the following radioactive isotopes:a. curium-243b. c. d.

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Solution 14 QP:Here, we are going to write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of each of the given radioactive isotopes.Step 1:An alpha particle is identical to a helium which consists of two protons and two neutrons. An alpha particle has mass number 4, atomic number 2 with charge 2+. It is denoted as For alpha decay emission, the mass number of the new nucleus decreases by 4 and its atomic number decreases by 2 .For example:

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