Nuclear Reactions and Symbol Notation

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The discussion focuses on completing a nuclear reaction involving uranium-232. The user successfully identified the mass number (228) and atomic number (90) but struggled with determining the correct symbol for the resulting element. Participants suggest consulting a periodic table to find the symbol corresponding to atomic number 90. The correct symbol for the element with these properties is thorium (Th). The conversation emphasizes the importance of using reliable resources, like a periodic table, for accurate scientific notation.
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Homework Statement



Complete the following nuclear reactions

Enter mass number, atomic number, and then symbol

A) 232 92U--->4 2He + 228 /90 / _______________

Homework Equations



4 2He + 228 90U

The Attempt at a Solution



i got the mass number (228) and atomic number (90), but i could not figure out how to write the symbol.
will anybody please help me?
my guess of symbol was 4 2He + 228 90U but obviously it was wrong
 
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Consult a periodic table to figure out what is the symbol of the element with mass number 228 and atomic number 90.
 
thank you
 

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