Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 636: 19

Answer

Nuclear equations are like chemical equations in that they show the how products are form from reactants. In this case, it allows viewers to examine the decay reaction of a radioactive material. Balanced nuclear equations have balanced mass numbers and atomic numbers on both sides of the equation.

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Nuclear equations are like chemical equations in that they show the how products are form from reactants. In this case, it allows viewers to examine the decay reaction of a radioactive material. Balanced nuclear equations have balanced mass numbers and atomic numbers on both sides of the equation.
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