Fill in the missing particles in each nuclear equation. a. ²⁴¹₉₅Am → ²³⁷₉₃Np + ____

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Hey everyone, we're asked to identify the missing particle from the nuclear reaction below. So we're looking for an element of X. With an A. Which is our atomic mass and AZ. Which is our atomic number 1st. Let's go ahead and solve for a Are a. We can take our 110 and we can add our A. Which will equal 1 14, Solving for a. We end up with a value of four Since 1 14 -1, 10 equals four. Next solving for Z, which is our atomic number, We're going to take our 53 and we're going to add our Z. This will get us to a value of 55, Solving for Z. We get to since 55 -53 equals two. Looking at our periodic table, it looks like helium is going to be our missing particle. So I hope this made sense. And let us know if you have any questions.