How Many Alpha Decays Are Required to Convert ²³⁴U to ²¹⁴Pb

question 46

Multiple Choice

How many alpha decays are required to convert ²³⁴U to ²¹⁴Pb?

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 3
• D) 7
• E) 2

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