Solving Chemical Equations for Alpha, Beta, Gamma Decay

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Alpha decay of radon-222 involves the emission of an alpha particle, resulting in polonium-218. Beta decay of Na-24 occurs when a neutron is transformed into a proton, emitting a beta particle and forming magnesium-24. Gamma radiation from tritium does not change the element but releases energy in the form of gamma rays. Understanding the changes in atomic number and mass number is crucial for identifying the resulting elements. The periodic table is essential for determining the new elements after these decay processes.
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chemical equation for a) alpha decay of radon-222 b) beta decay of Na-24 c) gamma radiation of tritium

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dont know

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can someone write down the equation
 
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i don't know where to start
 
First what happens in alpha beta gamma decay?

What particles are given off, what particles left behind are changed.
Then it's simply a matter of looking up in the periodic table what elements have the new number of neutrons and protons.
 

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