Alpha Decay of Radium-226

226Ra → 222Rn + 4He

Descripción general

Radium-226 emits an alpha particle to form radon-222 gas. Radium was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie in 1898 and was the first radioactive element isolated in pure form. Marie Curie won two Nobel Prizes for her work on radioactivity. Radium's decay produces radon, a radioactive gas.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Radium Ra 1 (s)
Producto Radon Rn 1 (g)
Producto Helium He 1 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Radon gas produced by radium decay in soil seeps into basements and is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

Importancia industrial

El radio se utilizó históricamente en esferas luminosas de relojes y en terapia contra el cáncer. La monitorización de radón en los hogares es ahora una práctica estándar.

Propiedades

Tipo
Nuclear
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-460000000,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Alpha Decay of Radium-226?
The balanced equation is: ²²⁶Ra → ²²²Rn + ⁴He.
What type of reaction is Alpha Decay of Radium-226?
Alpha Decay of Radium-226 is a nuclear reaction.
Is Alpha Decay of Radium-226 exothermic or endothermic?
Alpha Decay of Radium-226 is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -460000000.0 kJ/mol.