Explanation Alpha decay is the type of radioactive decay in which the unstable atomic nucleus dissipates energy by ejecting an alpha particle. An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons. The number of red bolls on the reactant side is 11, so, the proton count will be 11. The number of grey bolls on the reactant side is 9, so, the neutron count will be 9. The atomic number of the atom is the number of protons in the nucleus. The atom which has the atomic number 11 is sodium. The atomic mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. The atomic mass of the atom is 20. The nuclear equation must be balanced. The number of neutrons and protons on both sides of the equation must be equal. The missing particle would contain 9 red bolls and 7 grey bolls. The atom which has the atomic number 9 is a fluorine atom...

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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.

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Chapter 8, Problem 69E

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Interpretation:

The missing particle of the nuclear reaction is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Radioactivity is the spontaneous and continual disintegration of the unstable atomic nucleus.

There are three types of radiation emitted by the disintegration of the unstable nucleus, such as alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

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