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Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Po-212. Atomic number of Po is 84.

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In alpha decay, the mass number A of the alpha particle is 4 and therefore the mass number A of the decaying nucleus will be reduced by 4 units, just as the atomic number is reduced by 2 units.

We need to write the equation, and then, discover the new element formed at the periodic table. The equation is:

When a beta particle is emitted by polonium, the element lead is formed.

alpha --> α

Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Po-212. Atomic number of-example-1
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