The U-238 Nucleus Decays to Form Pb-206 by α and β

question 2

Multiple Choice

The U-238 nucleus decays to form Pb-206 by α and β decays.
-Calculate the number of β decays.

• A) 4
• B) 2
• C) 8
• D) 6
• E) none of these

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