Chapter 21, Problem 18E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The radioactive decay of ${}_{\text{90}}^{\text{232}}\text{Th}$ is given to stop with the formation of ${}_{82}^{208}\text{Pb}$ . It has been stated that the decay proceeds through a series of alpha and beta particle emission. The types of emission that are involved in this series are to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Radioactive decay is the process in which a nucleus of an atom loses its energy by emitting radiations in the form of various particles such as alpha particle or beta particle.

To determine: The number of alpha particle and beta particle involved in the given radioactive decay.