General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
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Chapter 11.6, Problem 2QQ
In the 14-step uranium-238 decay series
- a. all steps involve alpha decay
- b. all steps involve beta decay
- c. both alpha decay and beta decay steps occur
- d. no correct response
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