Question

How do you write a balanced nuclear equation for the decay process of Uranium 238?

Answer 1

It decays into thorium-`234` and emits an alpha particle (Helium nucleus).

Explanation:

Alpha decay causes uranium-`238` to decay into thorium-`234` and emit a helium atom. This question has an excellent explanation on this page:

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