The uranium decay series from U-238 to stable lead (Pb-206) is: 30 Th → *Pa –→ U → °Th –→ Ra → Rn → 8Th → Pb → Bi → Po → 210Pb → 210Bi → 10Po 238U → 92 82 Pb 82 83 Of the 15 nuclei from U-238 to Pb-206, list those radionuclides that are alpha-particle emitters, and those that are beta-particle emitters. State your reasons.

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Nuclear interactions

In nature, there are certain rules and standards for an interaction. These interactions are universally accepted. There are four types of interactions: