Write the identity of the missing nucleus for the following nuclear decay reaction: 232 Th 228Ra+?
90
88
low.
Express your answer as a particle.
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Hint 1. Determine the missing mass number
1
Hint 2. Determine the missing atomic number
Hint 3. Determine the symbol of the new nucleus
?

Alpha decay: 4 2He

Explanation:

Considering the equation given in the question, we can see that the mass number of daughter nuclei (228 88Ra) reduce by 4 and the atomic number reduce by 2 when compared with the parent nucleus (232 90Th). This simply indicates that the parent nucleus is undergoing alpha decay.

Therefore, the missing nucleus is

4 2He i.e alpha decay.

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