In a radioactive decay series,a radioisotope decays into another radioisotope successively until a stable nucleus is produced. Th
begins a decay series that consists of six alpha decays and four beta decays.What is the final stable isotope produced in this series?

Question

In a radioactive decay series,a radioisotope decays into another radioisotope successively until a stable nucleus is produced. Th
 begins a decay series that consists of six alpha decays and four beta decays.What is the final stable isotope produced in this series?

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The decay series begins with element TB (terbium), which decays via six alpha decays and four beta decays to produce Pb (lead)-208, which is a stable isotope. Therefore, the correct answer is D) lead-208.

In a Radioactive Decay Series,a Radioisotope Decays into Another Radioisotope