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A Radioactive Atom Decays by 5 Alpha, 3 Beta Minus

Question 232

Question 232

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A radioactive atom decays by 5 alpha, 3 beta minus, and 2 gamma emissions to yield 211Po.  What was the original nucleus?


A) 231Pa
B) 223At
C) 231U
D) 191Ir

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