University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 43 - Nuclear Physics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1474: Q43.9

Answer

$^{214}Pb$ is not stable.

Work Step by Step

The series does not end at $^{214}Pb$ because it is not stable; it has a large neutron to proton ratio so it emits a $\beta -$. After more steps, the series eventually ends at $^{206}Pb$, which is stable.
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