What is the difference between the decay particles of $}_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}$ and $}_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}$ ?

A) Only emits beta as well as alpha particles. $}_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}$
B) Only emits beta as well as alpha particles. $}_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}$
C) Only emits gamma radiation. $}_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}$
D) There is no difference; both emit alpha particles.

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What is the difference between the decay particles of

}_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}

and

}_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}

?

A) Only emits beta as well as alpha particles.

}_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}

B) Only emits beta as well as alpha particles.

}_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}

C) Only emits gamma radiation.

}_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}

D) There is no difference; both emit alpha particles.

Delia Olaguez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :   Both   92 235 U { }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U} 92 235 ​ U   and   92 238 U { }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U} 92 238 ​ U   primarily undergo alpha decay, emitting alpha particles as their decay mechanism.

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