In a radioactive decay series similar to that shown in
Chapter , Problem 62(choose chapter or problem)
In a radioactive decay series similar to that shown in Figure 31.15, thorium 228 90 Th (atomic mass 5 228.028 715 u) undergoes four successive a decays, producing a daughter nucleus. (a) Determine the symbol Z AX for the nucleus produced by four successive a decays of 228 90 Th. (b) What is the total amount of energy (in MeV) released in this series of a decays? The mass of the daughter nucleus can be obtained by using the result of part (a) and consulting Appendix F at the back of the book. The mass of a single a particle is 4.002 603 u.
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