**Title: Nuclear Decay Chain for Uranium-238****Description:**The image displays a nuclear decay chain for uranium-238, illustrating its transformation until the stable nucleus of lead-206 (\(^{206} \text{Pb}\)) is formed.**Diagram Explanation:**- **Graph Axes:** - The x-axis represents the atomic number. - The y-axis represents the mass number.- **Decay Pathways:** - **Blue Arrows:** Indicate decay via alpha emission. - **Red Arrows:** Indicate decay via beta emission.- **Decay Sequence:** - The sequence begins with uranium (U) and progresses through various elements including thorium (Th), radon (Rn), and bismuth (Bi), among others. - Each step is indicated by arrows showing the path of decay through different isotopes.**Interactive Section:****Part A:**- "Write the nuclear equation for the step shown for the first decay of thorium (Th)."- Instructions: Express your answer as a nuclear equation including mass numbers and atomic numbers. - **Input Box:** - An equation editor is provided for inputting the nuclear equation. - Includes the option to check a box if "A chemical reaction does not occur for this question."**Submission Options:**- Buttons for "Submit," "Previous Answers," and "Request Answer" are available for interaction.This interactive tool helps visualize and understand the stepwise nuclear decay from uranium-238 to lead-206, providing users with the ability to practice writing nuclear equations.

Given, Decay series of Uranium 238

Mass number 238 236 3883===*** 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 Part A Po Pb-Bi-Po Pb Bi Po Pb Each blue arrow represents decay by alpha emission Rn Ra Each red arrow represents decay by beta emission Th Pa U Th 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn Fr Ra Ac Th Pa U Np Atomic number Nuclear decay chain for uranium-238. The decay continues until the stable nucleus 06 Pb is formed. U Inte ear equation for step for the first decay of Th Express your answer as a nuclear equation including mass numbers and atomic numbers. ΑΣΦ ? A chemical reaction does not occur for this question. Submit Previous Answers Request Answer

Mass number 238 236 3883===*** 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 Part A Po Pb-Bi-Po Pb Bi Po Pb Each blue arrow represents decay by alpha emission Rn Ra Each red arrow represents decay by beta emission Th Pa U Th 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn Fr Ra Ac Th Pa U Np Atomic number Nuclear decay chain for uranium-238. The decay continues until the stable nucleus 06 Pb is formed. U Inte ear equation for step for the first decay of Th Express your answer as a nuclear equation including mass numbers and atomic numbers. ΑΣΦ ? A chemical reaction does not occur for this question. Submit Previous Answers Request Answer

Chemistry

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Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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