An Atom of ²³⁵U (Z = 92) Disintegrates to ²⁰⁷Pb $\beta$

question 59

Multiple Choice

An atom of ²³⁵U (Z = 92) disintegrates to ²⁰⁷Pb (Z = 82) with a half-life of about a billion years by emitting seven alpha particles and ______ $\beta$ ^- particles:

• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
• E) 7

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