214Bi decays to isotope A by alpha emission; A then decays to B by beta emission, which decays to C by another beta emission. Element C decays to D by still another beta emission, and D decays by alpha emission to a stable isotop, E. What is the proper symbol of element E? (Contributed by Prof. W.J. Wysochansky, Georgia Southern University.)

214Bi decays to isotope A by alpha emission; A then decays to B by beta emission, which decays to C by another beta emission. Element C decays to D by still another beta emission, and D decays by alpha emission to a stable isotop, E. What is the proper symbol of element E? (Contributed by Prof. W.J. Wysochansky, Georgia Southern University.)

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214Bi decays to isotope A by alpha emission; A then decays to B by beta emission, which decays to C by another beta emission. Element
C decays to D by still another beta emission, and D decays by alpha emission to a stable isotop, E. What is the proper symbol of element
E? (Contributed by Prof. W.J. Wysochansky, Georgia Southern University.)
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