What Nuclide Is Formed When ²³⁴Th Undergoes $\beta$ Decay?
A) ²³²Pu
B) ²³⁴Pa
C) ²³⁴U
D) ²³³Th
E)

question 18

Multiple Choice

What nuclide is formed when ²³⁴Th undergoes $\beta$ decay?

• A) ²³²Pu
• B) ²³⁴Pa
• C) ²³⁴U
• D) ²³³Th
• E) ²³⁰Rn

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