what element is the stable end-product of the uranium radioactive decay series?

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what element is the stable end-product of the uranium radioactive decay series?

Please help me. I am not sure how to answer the question. Could you break it down so I can get a greater understanding of it. (TIA)

2007-12-09 17:02:08 · 2 answers · asked by xxxladyxxx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Lead. The last element in the uranium decay series is Lead. You will find that to be true of most radioactive elements; they decay to form lead. This is because Lead's relatively large neutron count obsorbs large amounts of radiation types.

Below is a link to a pictural version of Uranium's decay series to show you that lead is the final product.

2007-12-09 17:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by lhvinny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

is it plutonium? i'm guessing. or it would be an isotope of uranium which isnt an element. i dunno...sorry to bother.

2007-12-10 01:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋