Thorium-232 undergoes a series of radioactive decay by emitting energy and small particles from the atomic nucleus. Which could be the stable daughter product?

Question

A.
mixture of thorium ions

B.
lead-208, which is not radioactive

C.
compound of thorium-232 and other elements

D.
mixture of thorium isotopes

Answer 1

The stable daughter product of thorium-232 decay is B. lead-208, which is not radioactive.

Thorium-232 undergoes a series of radioactive decays, eventually leading to the formation of lead-208, which is stable and does not undergo further radioactive decay.