Indicate whether each of the following nuclides lieswithin the belt of stability: (a) neon-24,(b) chlorine-32, (c) tin-108, (d) polonium-216. For any thatdo not, describe a nuclear decay process that would alter theneutron-to-proton ratio in the direction of increased stability.

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.