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Which missing item would complete this alpha decay reaction?
21CF-247 Cm +

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the atomic number decreased in 2, from 100 to 100 - 2 = 98. 3) Hence the formed atom has atomic number 98, which is californium, Cf, and the isotope is californium - 253. 4) The item that completes the given alpha decay reaction is: ₉₈²⁵³ Cf.

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