\(^{226}\)\(_{88}\)Ra → \(^x\)\(_{86}\)Rn + α - particle
What is the value of x in the nuclear reaction above?

tyjesma

11 years ago

As regarding alpha particles having an helium like structure(He) 4 and 2 as it's mass and atomic no. Respectively...

mralz

12 years ago

As regarding alpha particles, its always -4 for the mass number & -2 for the atomic mass, B is correct