Chapter 21, Problem 21.19QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The explanation for multiple alpha decay followed by beta decay by ${}^{238}\text{U}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: $\text{Uranium}-238$ decomposes in the given manner,

${}_{92}^{238}\text{U}{\to }_{90}^{234}\text{Th}{\to }_{91}^{234}\text{Pa}{\to }_{92}^{234}\text{U}{\to }_{90}^{230}\text{Th}{\to }_{88}^{226}\text{Ra}$

To determine: The explanation for multiple alpha decay followed by beta decay by ${}^{238}\text{U}$