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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:

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

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


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