The First Step in the Disintegration of Uranium-238 Produces Thorium-234 $\alpha$

question 48

Multiple Choice

The first step in the disintegration of uranium-238 produces thorium-234.What particle is emitted in this reaction?

• A)"\(\alpha\) particle"
• B)"neutron"
• C)"proton"
• D)"\(\beta\)^-particle"
• E)"\(\gamma\) ray"

---

Definitions:

.mht

A file extension for MHTML (MIME HTML) documents, storing the HTML code and all associated resources in a single file.

Edit PDF

The process of making changes to a Portable Document Format file, including text editing, image adjustments, and layout modifications.

Typo

A short form for "typographical error," referring to mistakes made in typing, leading to incorrect spelling or improper formatting.

Auto Text

A feature in text editors and word processors that automatically inserts predefined text when a specific trigger word is typed.