Chemistry · Chapter 21

Balance a Nuclear Equation

A nuclear equation passes only two tests. The mass numbers must match across the arrow and so must the atomic numbers. Dial the missing particle until both beams sit level.

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The two balances level means balanced

One balance for mass numbers and one for atomic numbers

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Add the mass numbers you can see on each side. The gap between those two totals is the mass number of the missing particle.

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