The decay series from uranium-238 to lead-206 is indicated in the figure. For each step of the process indicated in the figure, specify what type of particle is produced by the particular nucleus involved at that point in the series.

The decay series from uranium-238 to lead-206 is indicated in the figure. For each step of the process indicated in the figure, specify what type of particle is produced by the particular nucleus involved at that point in the series.

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