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What element does an atom of polonium change into after it emits an alpha particle?
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Polonium 210-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 206
Polonium 209-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 205
Polonium 208-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 204
Polonium 214-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 210
Polonium 218-----------alpha particles-----------Lead 214 (99,98 %)
Polonium 218-----------beta particles------------Astatin 218 (o,o2 %)
For other isotopes see the list at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonium#Isotopes
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What is the process in which a new lighter element is created by the release of an alpha ray particle from an atomic nucleus?
The process in which a new lighter element is created by the release of an alpha ray particle from an atomic nucleus is called alpha decay of the original nucleus.
In alpha decay the parent element and the daughter element can be different isotopes of the same element but in beta decay the parent and daughter element are always the same?
No. In both the cases the element would definitely change. As alpha particle comes out then the new element would have two less in atomic number where as in beta particle decay the new element will have one higher in atomic number.
If the isotope bismuth-213 emits an alpha particle two protons and two neutrons which element will be left over?
Emitting an alpha particle 213Bi become 209Tl.
What element does thorium-230 decay when it emits an alpha particle?
226 88Ra
How do you write a balanced nuclear equation for the formation of polonium-206 through alpha decay?
If radon-210 undergoes alpha decay, it will produce the alpha particle (which is a helium-4 nucleus) and polonium-206. The equation looks like this: 86210Ra => 24He + 84206Po You'll note that in the balanced nuclear equation, the atomic numbers, which are the subscripts, balance on both sides of the equation (86 = 2 + 84). The atomic masses, which are the superscripts, also balance on both sides of the equation (210 = 4 + 206).
When alpha particle tunnels out of nucleus is the atom still an atom of the element polonium atomic number 84?
No, after the alpha decay of polonium lead isotopes were obtained.
What is alpha decay of polonium 210?
The reaction is:Po-210------------alpha particle------------------Pb-206
How does polonium 210 become lead 206?
Polonium-210 become lead-206 after the emission of an alpha particle.
Why does the polonium (po) become lead (pb) after a decay?
Polonium-210 lose an alpha particle and become lead-206.
What is the symbol for Alpha Radiation?
The isotope radon-198 will alpha decay to polonium-194 as shown here: 86198Rn => 24He + 84194Po The radon is shown on the left, and the alpha particle, which is a helium nucleus, is shown of the right with the polonium.
What equation correctly represents alpha decay of polonium 214?
The equation for the alpha decay of 210Po is: 84210Po --> 82206Pb + 24He representing the alpha particle as a helium nucleus. 206Pb, the daughter atom, is stable.
How does polonium 216 undergo alpha decay to form a lead isotope?
The reaction is:Po-216----------------alpha particle-----------------Pb-212
What is the alpha decay equation for polonium-218?
When a polonium-216 nucleus undergoes alpha decay, it will lose an alpha particle, which is made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. This means that polonium-216, which has an atomic mass of 216 and an atomic number of 84, will become the element with the atomic number of 82 (84 minus 2), and will have an atomic mass of 212 (216 minus 4). Lead has an atomic number of 82. So, this is how polonium-216 becomes an isotope of lead when it emits an alpha particle.
What type of decay is involved when polonium -214 decays into lead -210?
It is alpha decay. In the process, an alpha particle(He2+) is released. So, it is called alpha decay.
What element has atomic structure similar to an alpha particle?
Helium
Nucleus of the chemical element atomic number 2 emitted by some radioactive substances?
alpha particle, He nucleus
Are the alpha particle and helium nucleus the same thing?
Yes and no, alpha particles are a form or radiation (a helium nucleus), they are emitted from an unstable radioactive element which decays (and turns into some lighter element) by emitting the alpha particle. This form of decay is called alpha decay.
