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228 88Ra ^{228}_{\ 88}{\rm Ra} then decays through a series of beta-minus decays; eventually, another isotope of thorium,

228 90Th ^{228}_{\ 90}{\rm Th} , is formed. How many beta-minus decays will occur during this chain process?

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There will be 2 beta particles released in the decay

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228 88Ra ^{228}_{\ 88}{\rm Ra} then decays through a series of beta-minus decays; eventually-example-1
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