What are two elements that produce background radiation on earth and what do their decay equations look like?

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Azkaban

25 October, 23:40

What are two elements that produce background radiation on earth and what do their decay equations look like?

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Anabel Horne · Answer 1

1. U₂₃₈→α→Th₂₃₄ (UX₁)

2. Th₂₂₈→α→Ra₂₂₆ (MsTh₁)

α = Alpha decay (release of He Nucleus)

The decay products are meso states that undergo further (β) decay