Writing Alpha, Beta and Gamma decay equations

Question

How do you write the alpha,beta and gamma decay equations for ¹⁹⁸Rn₈₆?

 

Our teacher didn't teach us how to write alpha,beta and gamma decay equations. However, I want to learn it before my classmates to be more succesful at this topic. 

 

Kindest Regards!

Answer 1

Not sure there are beta and gamma decay for Rn, but if so, they probably would look something like this:

 

α particle is a helium nucleus, ⁴He₂

¹⁹⁸Rn₈₆ ==> ¹⁹⁴Po₈₄ + ⁴He₂

 

β is essentially an electron

¹⁹⁸Rn₈₆ ==> ¹⁹⁸Fr₈₇ + ⁰e_-1

 

γ rays/particles are essentially high energy photons usually accompanying another, such as alpha

¹⁹⁸Rn₈₆ ==> ¹⁹⁴Po₈₄ + ⁴He₂ + 2 ⁰γ₀

 

Maybe Arturo will weigh in on this one.  It's certainly not MY forte.