Starting With $^{235}_{92}$ U, Assume That the Following Three Decays Occur in Sequence

question 88

Short Answer

Starting with $^{235}_{92}$ U, assume that the following three decays occur in sequence:
(1) alpha decay
(2) beta-minus decay
(3) alpha decay
Determine the correct isotope that is left after each decay.

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