How Many $\alpha$ And How Many $\beta$ ^- Particles Are Emitted When Thorium-232 Decays to Form Lead-208

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Multiple Choice

How many $\alpha$ and how many $\beta$ ^- particles are emitted when thorium-232 decays to form lead-208?

• A)6 \(\alpha\),no \(\beta\)^-
• B)6 \(\alpha\),4 \(\beta\)^-
• C)12 \(\alpha\),8 \(\beta\)^-
• D)12 \(\alpha\),4 \(\beta\)^-
• E)8 \(\alpha\),6 \(\beta\)^-

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