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${ }_{90}^{232}$ Th decays via $\alpha$ decay. Write out the reaction and identify the daughter nuclide.
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In $\alpha$ decay, an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle and transforms into a new element. An alpha particle is identical to a helium-4 nucleus, which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. Show more…
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