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Thorium-232 decays by emission first of an alpha particle, then of a beta particle, then of a second โ€” Nuclear Chemistry Chemistry Question

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Thorium-232 decays by emission first of an alpha particle, then of a beta particle, then of a second beta particle, and then of a second alpha particle. What is the daughter nucleus after the fourth disintegration?

A.

228Th

B.

228Ac

C.

224Ra

โœ“ Correct
D.

224Rn

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