Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A Uranium-238 nucleus, $^{238}_{92}\text{U}$, undergoes $\alpha$-emission to form a daughter product, which then undergoes $\beta$-emission to produce a grand-daughter product. What is the grand-daughter product?

  • A$^{234}_{90}\text{Th}$
  • B$^{234}_{91}\text{Pa}$
  • C$^{234}_{92}\text{U}$
  • D$^{230}_{90}\text{Th}$

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