Question

what is a nuclear equation? what does it mean for a nuclear equation to be balanced? match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. make certain each sentence is complete before submittin nuclear various structure numbers mass neutron catalysis equal reduction radioactivity a nuclear equation represents processes such as for a nuclear equation to be balanced, the sum of the atomic on both sides of the equation must be , and the sum of the numbers on both sides of the equation must be reset help

Explanation:

1. First blank in the first sentence: A nuclear equation represents nuclear processes (since it's about nuclear reactions).
2. Second blank in the first sentence: Such processes include radioactivity (nuclear processes like radioactive decay).
3. First blank in the second sentence: For balance, sum of atomic numbers on both sides (atomic number conservation).
4. Second blank in the second sentence: Atomic numbers must be equal.
5. Third blank in the second sentence: Sum of mass numbers (mass number conservation).
6. Fourth blank in the second sentence: Mass numbers must be equal.

Answer:

1. A nuclear equation represents $\boldsymbol{\text{nuclear}}$ processes such as $\boldsymbol{\text{radioactivity}}$.
2. For a nuclear equation to be balanced, the sum of the atomic $\boldsymbol{\text{numbers}}$ on both sides of the equation must be $\boldsymbol{\text{equal}}$, and the sum of the $\boldsymbol{\text{mass}}$ numbers on both sides of the equation must be $\boldsymbol{\text{equal}}$.