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How many fewer protons are found in thorium than uranium?

Thorium: 90 protons Uranium: 92 protons


Uranium -238 undergoes alpha decay Therefore uranium -238 will?

Uranium 238 is transformed in thorium 234 by alpha decay.


Is thorium better than uranium?

Yes, we can get more electricity from thorium, if you are asking about the supply. When 232Th is used in a nuclear reactor, it is bred to become 233U. This isotope of uranium has about as much energy available as 235U, so the amount of energy per fission event is about the same for thorium as it is for uranium. Aside from that, however, there are important differences. Thorium does not need to be enriched, so all of it can be used. The amount of thorium we have is a multiple of the amount of uranium. The combination means that, where we only have a few decades supply of uranium, we have enough thorium to last thousands of years.


When uranium radiate alpha particles what element is produced?

When uranium radiates alpha particles, it transforms into thorium. Thorium is a radioactive element that is produced as a result of the decay of uranium through alpha emission.


When radioactive uranium decays it emits an alpha particle and produces a nuclide of thorium . according to the nuclear equation what is the mass of the thorium produced?

When uranium undergoes alpha decay, it emits an alpha particle (which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) and transforms into thorium. The mass of the thorium produced can be determined by subtracting the mass of the emitted alpha particle from the original mass of the uranium nuclide. The specific mass of thorium will depend on the isotope of uranium that is decaying, but it generally corresponds to the mass number of the uranium minus 4 (for the alpha particle).

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What group are uranium and thorium in?

Uranium and thorium are in the actinoids family.


How many fewer protons are found in thorium than uranium?

Thorium: 90 protons Uranium: 92 protons


Does radon have uranium in it?

Uranium and thorium minerals contain radon.


Uranium -238 undergoes alpha decay Therefore uranium -238 will?

Uranium 238 is transformed in thorium 234 by alpha decay.


Is thorium better than uranium?

Yes, we can get more electricity from thorium, if you are asking about the supply. When 232Th is used in a nuclear reactor, it is bred to become 233U. This isotope of uranium has about as much energy available as 235U, so the amount of energy per fission event is about the same for thorium as it is for uranium. Aside from that, however, there are important differences. Thorium does not need to be enriched, so all of it can be used. The amount of thorium we have is a multiple of the amount of uranium. The combination means that, where we only have a few decades supply of uranium, we have enough thorium to last thousands of years.


When uranium radiate alpha particles what element is produced?

When uranium radiates alpha particles, it transforms into thorium. Thorium is a radioactive element that is produced as a result of the decay of uranium through alpha emission.


Why mass of uranium destroys when it breaks into platinum and then into thorium?

- After alpha disintegration the isotope uranium-238 is transformed in the isotope thorium-234. - After alpha disintegration the isotope uranium-235 is transformed in the isotope thorium-230. Platinum is a misspelling ?


What is the alternative to uranium for nuclear power?

Thorium is considered an alternative to uranium for nuclear power. Thorium reactors offer certain advantages such as greater abundance of thorium compared to uranium, reduced nuclear waste, and lower risk of nuclear proliferation. Research and development in thorium-based nuclear technologies are ongoing.


What is the origin of francium?

Francium is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is produced as a decay product of uranium and thorium. It is found in tiny amounts in uranium and thorium ores. Francium was first discovered in 1939 by Marguerite Perey in France.


When radioactive uranium decays it emits an alpha particle and produces a nuclide of thorium . according to the nuclear equation what is the mass of the thorium produced?

When uranium undergoes alpha decay, it emits an alpha particle (which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) and transforms into thorium. The mass of the thorium produced can be determined by subtracting the mass of the emitted alpha particle from the original mass of the uranium nuclide. The specific mass of thorium will depend on the isotope of uranium that is decaying, but it generally corresponds to the mass number of the uranium minus 4 (for the alpha particle).


What metals are the transition metals?

Uranium,thorium,plutonium...


What are the example of transition metals?

Uranium,thorium,plutonium...