Identify the missing particle in the following nuclear equation:
238
92 U ? ? + 4
2 He + 2 $\begin{array} { l }
0 \
0
\end{array}$ g

Question

Identify the missing particle in the following nuclear equation: 
238
92 U ? ? + 4
2 He + 2 $\begin{array} { l } 
0 \
0
\end{array}$ g

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The missing particle must balance the nuclear equation. Uranium-238 (238/92 U) undergoes alpha decay, emitting an alpha particle (4/2 He), resulting in a decrease of 4 in mass number and 2 in atomic number, leading to Thorium-234 (234/90 Th).

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