The nuclide g0230Th decays to 326 Ra by alpha emission. The mass of Th is 230.033131 u, of Ra is 226.025406 u and ,4He is 4.00260388u. Calculate the energy released in the process:- 8826Ra + ,4He90230This

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The nuclide 90230TH decays to 826Ra by alpha emission. The mass of Th is 230.033131 u, of Ra is 226.025406 u and 24He is 4.002603 u. Calculate the energy released in the process: 3226Ra + 24HE 90230TH 88 is

The nuclide 90230TH decays to 826Ra by alpha emission. The mass of Th is 230.033131 u, of Ra is 226.025406 u and 24He is 4.002603 u. Calculate the energy released in the process: 3226Ra + 24HE 90230TH 88 is

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The nuclide g0230Th decays to 326 Ra by alpha emission. The mass of Th is 230.033131 u, of Ra is 226.025406 u and ,4He is 4.002603
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u. Calculate the energy released in the process:
- 8826Ra + ,4He
90
230Th
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