When ²¹⁴Pb Decays as Part of the ²³⁸U Decay Series $\alpha$

question 24

Multiple Choice

When ²¹⁴Pb decays as part of the ²³⁸U decay series, there are 2 $\alpha$ particles and 4 $\beta$ particles lost starting with $\beta$ emission from ²¹⁴Pb.What is the final product?

• A) ²⁰⁷Pb
• B) ²⁰⁶Pb
• C) ²¹⁰Bi
• D) ²¹⁰Po
• E) ²¹⁰Pb

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