When a radioactive isotope releases an alpha particle, the atomic number of the atom is decreased by four.
So, the correct answer is B.
Hope this helps,
Davinia.
Helium would be the least I think
D. 1,1,2,1
<h3>Further explanation </h3>
Equalization of chemical reactions can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
- 1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c, etc.
- 2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index (subscript) between reactant and product
- 3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1
Reaction(unbalanced)
Zn+K₂CrO₄ ⇒ K + ZnCrO₄
Give coefficient
aZn+K₂CrO₄ ⇒ bK + cZnCrO₄
Zn, left=a, right=c⇒a=c
K, left=2, right=b⇒b=2
Cr, left=1, right=c⇒c=1⇒a=1
O,left=4,right=4c⇒4c=4⇒c=1
Reaction(balanced0
Zn+K₂CrO₄ ⇒ 2K + ZnCrO₄
