If a nucleus of 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  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

The absorption of a neutron by the nucleus of 11ea7cc8_da21_e877_a2ab_af39c14a548b_TB2711_11Th will result in the formation of nucleus 11eb3e0a_923d_b8c6_fc29_a7b92d6ddc89_TB2711_12 Th. Two successive beta decays will result in the formation of 11eb3e0a_923d_b8c6_fc29_a7b92d6ddc89_TB2711_13 U, which is uranium-233.

If a Nucleus of Th Absorbs a Neutron and the Resulting