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2 February, 22:41

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

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  1. 2 February, 22:59
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    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
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