The balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of 214Po (Polonium-214) can be represented as follows:
214Po -> 210Pb + 4He
In this equation:
- 214Po represents the isotope of Polonium-214 undergoing alpha decay.
- 210Pb represents the resulting isotope of Lead-210 after the alpha decay.
- 4He represents the alpha particle emitted during the decay process.
During alpha decay, an alpha particle, which is essentially a helium-4 nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons), is emitted from the original nucleus. This results in a new element being formed with an atomic number that is reduced by 2 and an atomic mass that is reduced by 4 due to the loss of the alpha particle.
