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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