Identify the missing particle in the following nuclear equation:
$\begin{array} { c }
235 \
92
\end{array}$ U ? 90
38 Sr + ? + 2 $\begin{array} { l }
1 \
0
\end{array}$ n + 4 $\begin{array} { l }
0 \
0
\end{array}$ g

Question

Identify the missing particle in the following nuclear equation: 
$\begin{array} { c } 
235 \
92
\end{array}$ U ? 90
38 Sr + ? + 2 $\begin{array} { l } 
1 \
0
\end{array}$ n + 4 $\begin{array} { l } 
0 \
0
\end{array}$ g

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The missing particle must balance both the atomic number and mass number in the nuclear equation. The mass number on the left is 235, and on the right, it is 90 + 2(1) + 4(0) + 143 = 235. The atomic number on the left is 92, and on the right, it is 38 + 54 = 92. Thus, the missing particle is $\begin{array} { c } 143 \ 54 \end{array}$ Xe.

Identify the Missing Particle in the Following Nuclear Equation 23592\begin{array} { c } 235 \\92\end{array}23592​

Identify the Missing Particle in the Following Nuclear Equation $\begin{array} { c } 235 \\92\end{array}$