The isotope 22286Rn disintegrates by a decay series of α and β emissions to its conclusion at 20682Pb. What are the numbers of α and β particles lost respectively?
The isotope 22286Rn disintegrates by a decay series of α and β emissions to its conclusion at 20682Pb. 4 and 4 are the numbers of α and β particles lost respectively.
A series of regular disintegration starting from an unstable nucleus and ending at a stable nucleus, is known as radioactive disintegration series. Or All the disintegration steps involved in the formation of a non-radioactive element from a radioactive element constitute the disintegration series.