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What is the nuclear equation for decay of Am - 241
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What is the nuclear equation for decay of Am - 241

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Americium is a radioactive element .

  • It goes through alpha decay during nuclear reactions .

The nuclear reaction.is given by


\rm {}^(241)_(95)Am\longrightarrow {}^(237)_(93)Np+{}^4_2\alpha

  • Np stands for Nuptunium

Here alpha can be written as He too

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