In the Th Decay Series There Are Six Radioisotopes

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the Th decay series there are six radioisotopes that decay by alpha emission, including Th-232 itself, and four radioisotopes that decay by beta emission. The final product of this series is a stable isotope. The symbol for this product is

• A) W
• B) W
• C) Pb
• D) Pb
• E) Pt

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