Use the equation to complete the activity.

21986
Rn + Beta→ 21985
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The nuclear equation shows a form of radon into astatine and a beta particle. In one to two sentences, explain whether or not the reaction is balanced.

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Responses

mass number is zero, and it is a neutron
mass number is zero, and it is a neutron

mass of beta is zero, and it is an electron
mass of beta is zero, and it is an electron

mass number is zero, it is a proton
mass number is zero, it is a proton

mass number is zero, it is a gamma.

The reaction is not balanced because the mass numbers of the elements on each side are different. The mass numbers must be equal for a nuclear reaction to be considered balanced.