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To solve the problem of how Uranium-238 (U) changes to Thorium-234 (Th) through alpha decay, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Parent Nucleus**: The parent nucleus is Uranium-238, represented as \( _{92}^{238}U \). This means Uranium has an atomic number of 92 and a mass number of 238. 2. **Understand Alpha Decay**: In alpha decay, an alpha particle (which is essentially a helium nucleus, \( _{2}^{4}He \)) is emitted from the parent nucleus. The emission of an alpha particle results in a decrease in the atomic number by 2 and a decrease in the mass number by 4. 3. **Calculate the Daughter Nucleus**: When Uranium-238 undergoes alpha decay: - The new atomic number will be \( 92 - 2 = 90 \). - The new mass number will be \( 238 - 4 = 234 \). Thus, the daughter nucleus can be represented as \( _{90}^{234}Th \). 4. **Identify the Daughter Element**: The element with atomic number 90 is Thorium (Th). Therefore, after the alpha decay of Uranium-238, the daughter element is Thorium-234. 5. **Determine the Group of the Daughter Element**: Thorium (Th) belongs to the actinide series in the periodic table, which is often considered in the context of group 3B. ### Final Answer: The daughter element will be Thorium-234, represented as \( _{90}^{234}Th \), and it belongs to group 3B. ---

To solve the problem of how Uranium-238 (U) changes to Thorium-234 (Th) through alpha decay, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Parent Nucleus**: The parent nucleus is Uranium-238, represented as \( _{92}^{238}U \). This means Uranium has an atomic number of 92 and a mass number of 238. 2. **Understand Alpha Decay**: ...
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