Neodymium $\begin{array} { c } 144 \\60\end{array}$ Nd Is an Isotope That Undergoes Alpha Decay

question 170

Multiple Choice

Neodymium $\begin{array} { c } 144 \\60\end{array}$ Nd is an isotope that undergoes alpha decay. What isotope is the product of this decay?

• A) \(\begin{array} { c }
• 142 \\
• 56
• \end{array}\) Ba
• B) \(\begin{array} { c }
• 140 \\
• 58
• \end{array}\) Ce
• C) \(\begin{array} { c }
• 140 \\
• 59
• \end{array}\) Pr
• D) \(\begin{array} { c }
• 142 \\
• 62
• \end{array}\) Sm
• E) \(\begin{array} { c }
• 146 \\
• 64
• \end{array}\) Gd

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