Chapter 25, Problem 8E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The series of the elements $Bi$, $Po$, $At$, $U$ having $Pu$ as its parent nuclide is to be defined.

Concept introduction:

When some radioactive decay products undergo a series of radioactive decays this chain is known as radioactive cascade or decay chain. The different element shows a different pattern of decay for example uranium shows “4n+2” series and thorium shows “4n” series.