Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation
 

Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation problem 21


In nature, there are four radioactive arrays (Thorium, Neptunium, Uranium, and Actinium). Determine the final product of the Thorium series, where Thorium decomposes with the following decompositions in order:


  • alpha decay

  • beta minus decay

  • beta minus decay

  • alpha decay

  • alpha decay

  • alpha decay

  • alpha decay

  • beta minus decay

  • beta minus decay

  • alpha decay


 

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