Which of the Following Series of Radioactive Decays Would Convert

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following series of radioactive decays would convert Pa-234 to Ra-226?

• A) beta, alpha, beta
• B) alpha, alpha
• C) beta, alpha, alpha, beta
• D) beta, alpha, alpha
• E) alpha, beta, gamma

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.

Fibrin

A protein involved in the blood clotting process, which works by forming a fibrous mesh that impedes the flow of blood.

Blood Vessel

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

Blood Clot

A mass formed by the coagulation of blood in a part of the circulatory system, stopping bleeding or blocking a vessel.