Determine the numbers of alpha and beta decays needed to change 238 U into 206Pb. Strategy The

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Determine the numbers of alpha and beta decays needed to change 238U into 206Pb.

Strategy The mass number decreases by 4 for each alpha particle emitted, whereas a beta decay does not change the mass number. The atomic number decreases by 2 for each alpha particle emitted and increases by 1 for each beta particle.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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