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Nuclear Chemistry — Test

Question 34 • Physical Science

Consider the nuclear equation. 86222Rn→?218Po+24He Which is the missing value that will balance the equation?

Answer
A
88
B
86
C
90
D
84

Explanation

In a nuclear equation, the total atomic number must be the same on both sides. The helium nucleus has atomic number 2, so the missing atomic number for polonium is 86 − 2 = 84; the missing value is 84, choice D.

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