Question 1
The first transuranium element was synthesized by bombarding

U with neutrons. After capturing one neutron, the resulting nuclide was unstable and decayed by beta emission. What was the product of these two nuclear reactions?
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U
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Pa
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Th
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Np
Question 2
Radiation is detected by its ________ properties.
◦ gravitational
◦ kinetic
◦ ionizing
◦ thermal