An isotope of Uranium 234U, decays by emission of an alpha particle to thorium ...

      

An isotope of Uranium 234U, decays by emission of an alpha particle to thorium
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a) Write the equation for the nuclear reaction undergone by isotope.
b) Explain why it is not safe to store radioactive substances in containers made
from aluminium sheets.

  

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Kavungya
(a) - 234U ---> 230Th + 4He
(b) - Gamma rays will penetrate through the walls of the container and causes damage
Kavungya answered the question on June 22, 2019 at 07:20


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