If a nucleus of $\begin{array} { c }
232\
90
\end{array}$ Th absorbs a neutron and the resulting nucleus undergoes two successive beta decays (emitting electrons),what nucleus results?
A)Americium-232
B)Plutonium-232
C)Thorium-233
D)Uranium-233

Question

If a nucleus of $\begin{array} { c } 
232\
90
\end{array}$ Th absorbs a neutron and the resulting nucleus undergoes two successive beta decays (emitting electrons),what nucleus results?
A)Americium-232
B)Plutonium-232
C)Thorium-233
D)Uranium-233

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a nucleus of Thorium-232 absorbs a neutron, it becomes Thorium-233. After two successive beta decays, it becomes Uranium-233, as each beta decay increases the atomic number by 1 while the mass number remains the same.

If a Nucleus Of 23290\begin{array} { c } 232\\90\end{array}23290​ Th Absorbs a Neutron and the Resulting Nucleus Undergoes Two

If a Nucleus Of $\begin{array} { c } 232\\90\end{array}$ Th Absorbs a Neutron and the Resulting Nucleus Undergoes Two