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What is the main product when $^{235}_{92}U$ undergoes beta decay? O $^{232}_{90}Th$ O $^{231}_{90}Th$ O none of the above O $^{235}_{91}Pa$ O $^{235}_{93}Np$

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Description: what is the main product when 23592u undergoes beta decay o 23290th o 23190th o none of the above o 23591pa o 23593np 99334

          What is the main product when $^{235}_{92}U$ undergoes beta decay?
O $^{232}_{90}Th$
O $^{231}_{90}Th$
O none of the above
O $^{235}_{91}Pa$
O $^{235}_{93}Np$

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In beta minus decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino. The atomic number increases by 1, while the mass number remains the same. Show more…

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What is the main product when $^{235}_{92}U$ undergoes beta decay? O $^{232}_{90}Th$ O $^{231}_{90}Th$ O none of the above O $^{235}_{91}Pa$ O $^{235}_{93}Np$