Use the equation to complete the activity.

21986
Rn→21584
Po+ Alpha

The nuclear equation shows the transmutation of a form of radon into polonium and an alpha particle. In one to two sentences, explain whether or not the reaction is balanced.

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Responses

An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons
An alpha particle has 2 protons and 4 neutrons

An alpha particle has 2 protons and neutrons
An alpha particle has 2 protons and neutrons

An alpha particle has 3 protons and 3 neutrons
An alpha particle has 3 protons and 3 neutrons

An alpha particle has 4 protons and 4 neutrons

The reaction is not balanced because the total number of protons and neutrons on each side of the equation is not equal.