Write balanced nuclear equations for the following:(a) Formation of ²⁴¹₉₅Am through β⁻ decay(b) Formation of ²²⁸₈₉Ac through β⁻ decay(c) Formation of ²⁰³₈₃Bi through α decay

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Q: write balanced nuclear equations for the position decay of the following radionuclides

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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.