The Nuclide Pb-210 Undergoes Three Successive Decays (Beta, Alpha, and Beta

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nuclide Pb-210 undergoes three successive decays (beta, alpha, and beta, respectively) to form a stable nuclide. What are the three nuclides that form from Pb-210 in this decay series?

• A)Tl-210, Au-206, Pt-206
• B)Bi-210, Tl-206, Pb-206
• C)Pb-209, Hg-205, Hg-204
• D)Bi-210, Pb-206, Bi-206
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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