Multiple Choice
The isotope U is radioactive and decays in a series to Th. In this series, the particles ejected from the nucleus are
A) one alpha particle and three beta-minus particles.
B) three alpha particles and one beta-minus particle.
C) one alpha particle and four beta-minus particles.
D) four alpha particle and one beta-minus particle.
E) two alpha particles and two beta-minus particles.
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