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Alpha nuclear decay
Alpha decay. Alpha particles are the same as a helium-4 nucleus.
The equation for the alpha decay of 233U is: 92233U --> 90229Th + 24He representing the alpha particle as a helium nucleus. 223U can also undergo fission, but since this is an rather unpredictable process, there is no standard equation.
No. Hydrogen atoms combining to form helium is nuclear fusion. Alpha decay is a process whereby a large atomic nucleus ejects a helium nucleus.
Nuclear emission of a helium ion is called alpha decay.
The equation for the alpha decay of 226Ra: 88226Ra --> 86222Rn + 24He The alpha particle is represented as a helium (He) nucleus.
The equation for the alpha decay of 265Bh is:107265Bh --> 105261Db + 24He where the 24He is an alpha particle or helium nucleus.
The equation for the alpha decay of 213At: 85213At --> 83209Bi + 24He where the alpha particle is represented as a helium nucleus.
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The equation for the alpha decay of 210Po is:84210Po --> 82206Pb + 24He where He represents the alpha particle, which can also be viewed as a Helium nucleus.
nuclear fission, alpha decay
We give the name alpha decay to this nuclear decay event. The alpha particle, which is a pair of protons and a pair of neutrons bound together, is, in fact a helium-4 nucleus.