If a Nucleus Of $\begin{array} { c } 232\\90\end{array}$ Th Absorbs a Neutron and the Resulting Nucleus Undergoes Two

question 99

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus of $\begin{array} { c } 232\\90\end{array}$ Th absorbs a neutron and the resulting nucleus undergoes two successive beta decays (emitting electrons) ,what nucleus results?

• A)americium-232
• B)plutonium-232
• C)thorium-233
• D)uranium-233

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