Explanation:
An atom undergoes alpha decay by losing a helium atom.
So when bismuth undergoes alpha decay, we have;
²¹⁰₈₃Bi --> ⁴₂He + X
Mass number;
210 = 4 + x
x = 206
Atomic number;
83 = 2 + x
x = 81
The element is Thallium. The symbol is Ti.
For the second part;
X --> ⁴₂He + ²³⁴₉₀Th
Mass number;
x = 4 + 234 = 238
Atomic Number;
x = 2 + 90 = 92
The balanced nuclear equation is;
²³⁸₉₂U --> ⁴₂He + ²³⁴₉₀Th
False. They usually give away their electrons to form ionic bonds
Answer:
Diamonds
Explanation:
The melting point of sugar is 186C
The melting point of oxygen is -218C
The melting point of diamonds are 4078C
Therefore diamonds have the highest melting point.
You can also think of their structures, as diamonds have a covalent network structure, meaning they are really strong and have a high melting point
Oxygen has a covalent molecular structure
Sugar has a much weaker covalent network structure
