Aradioisotope decays to give an alpha particle andpb-208.
what was the original element?
a.

b.
c.

d.

e.

The original element is

Explanation:

Alpha decay is defined as the process in which alpha particle is emitted. In this process, a heavier nuclei decays into a lighter nuclei. The alpha particle released carries a charge of +2 units.

The released alpha particle is also known as helium nucleus.

For the given alpha decay process of an isotope:

To calculate A:

Total mass on reactant side = total mass on product side

A = 208 + 4

A = 212

To calculate Z:

Total atomic number on reactant side = total atomic number on product side

Z = 82 + 2

Z = 84

The isotopic symbol of unknown element is

Hence, the original element is

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