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naturalchemist

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on: Jul 29, 2018
If a nucleus of ImageTh absorbs a neutron and the resulting nucleus undergoes two successive beta decays (emitting electrons), what nucleus results?
 
  A) americium-232
  B) plutonium-232
  C) thorium-233
  D) uranium-233

Question 2

How many alpha particles are emitted in the series of radioactive decay events from a U-238 nucleus to a Pb-206 nucleus?
 
  A) 32
  B) 16
  C) 8
  D) 4


matt95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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