The Radioactive Decay Series of ²³⁸U Terminates at Which Nonradioactive

question 24

Multiple Choice

The radioactive decay series of ²³⁸U terminates at which nonradioactive isotope?

• A)(²¹⁰Tl)
• B)(²¹⁰Bi)
• C)(²⁰⁶Pb)
• D)(¹⁴⁴Ba)

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