A Radioactive Decay Series Will Continue Until ________

question 58

Multiple Choice

A radioactive decay series will continue until ________.

• A)the substance disintegrates into nothing but radioactive decay particles.
• B)a stable nucleus is produced.
• C)the same number of alpha and beta emissions have taken place.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Buccal Mucosa

The lining of the inside of the cheeks, part of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth.

Sphenoid Sinuses

Air-filled cavities located within the sphenoid bone of the skull, part of the system of sinuses in the human body linked to the nasal passages.

Maxillary Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located within the cheekbones and under the eyes that are part of the sinus system.

Ethmoid Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located between the nose and the eyes that are part of the paranasal sinus system.