A Nuclide Undergoes $\alpha$ Decay and Forms ²³¹Th

question 43

Multiple Choice

A nuclide undergoes $\alpha$ decay and forms ²³¹Th .What is the nuclide?

• A) ²³⁵Pu
• B) ²³⁵U
• C) ²³⁵Th
• D) ²³⁷U
• E) ²³¹Pa

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Definitions:

Random Sample

A sampling method in which each member of a population has an equal chance of being included, ensuring that the sample represents the entire population.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is actually true; a measure of the risk of a Type I error.

SRS

Simple Random Sampling, a method of selecting a sample in which each member of the population has an equal chance of being included.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between certain states or parameters in a population.