The U-238 Decay Series Ends at Pb-206 $\alpha$ -Particle and Positron Emission
B)

question 62

Multiple Choice

The U-238 decay series ends at Pb-206 .Which processes are used in this radioactive series to reach Pb-206?

• A) \(\alpha\)-particle and positron emission
• B) \(\alpha\)-particle emission only
• C) \(\alpha\)-particle and \(\beta\)-particle emission
• D) Positron emission only
• E) \(\beta\)-particle emission only

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