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U 238 to Pb with half life 4.47 x10^9 yrs. This rxn happens in steps. Can you justify a single half life for such a rxn?

Abhinav Saini

14 Years agoGrade 11

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Aman Bansal

14 Years ago

Dear Abhinav,

The equation for the alpha decay of 238U is:

92238U --> 90234Th + 24He

The alpha particle is represented as an He nucleus.

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Abhinav Saini

14 Years ago

But I asked about the Uranium to Lead rxn? The chain rxn?

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U 238 to Pb with half life 4.47 x10^9 yrs. This rxn happens in steps. Can you justify a single half life for such a rxn?

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