Chemical Equations for Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation

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The discussion focuses on the chemical equations for alpha decay of Radon-222, beta decay of Sodium-24, and gamma radiation of Tritium. The correct equations provided are: for alpha decay, Rn-222 decays to He-4 and Th-230; for beta decay, Na-24 decays to Mg-24 and Ne-20; and for gamma radiation, Tritium emits a neutron and an electron. The user seeks confirmation on the accuracy of these equations and requests corrections if necessary.

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Homework Statement



chemical equation for a) alpha decay of radon-222 b) beta decay of Na-24 c) gamma radiation of tritium

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3 1 0
Gamma RADIATION H ----------- n + e
-0 1

Radon-222 222 4 236
Rn ------- He + Th
86 2 90
24 0 233
Na-24 Na --------------- B + Np
11 1 93
AM I RIGHT , IF NOT CAN SOMEONE POST THE WRITE EQUATION
 
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