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holding the nucleus together.
15. Predict the nuclear equation for the alpha decay of
radium-226 used on the tips of older lightning rods.



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Final answer:

The nuclear equation for the alpha decay of radium-226 is provided along with the identification of the daughter isotope.


Explanation:

The nuclear equation for the alpha decay of radium-226 is:

[tex]\(^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{222}_{86}Rn + ^{4}_{2}He\)[/tex]

The daughter isotope produced is radon-222 ([tex]\(^{222}_{86}Rn\)[/tex]).


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