Write the decay series for Th-232 undergoing the sequential decays: a, ß, ß, positron emission, a. Determine the final daughter nuclide. 228Th 90 228 Ra 88 224 Fr 87 228 Fr 89 228 89 Ac

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Write the decay series for Th-232 undergoing the sequential decays: a, ß, ß, positron
emission, a. Determine the final daughter nuclide.
228Th
90
228 Ra
88
224 Fr
87
228 Fr
89
228
89
Ac
Transcribed Image Text:Write the decay series for Th-232 undergoing the sequential decays: a, ß, ß, positron emission, a. Determine the final daughter nuclide. 228Th 90 228 Ra 88 224 Fr 87 228 Fr 89 228 89 Ac
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