Balancing Reactions Worksheet - Answer Key
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- Balance the following reactions:
- What is a decay series?
A decay series is when an unstable nucleus has to go through a number of decays in order to reach a stable configuration.
- The isotope 247Bk decays by a series of α particle and β particle emissions, eventually ending up as 207Pb. In the complete decay series, how many α and β particles are produced?
10 α particles required.
5 β particles required