The first few steps of the decay series for thorium (Th) -232 is an alpha particle, 2 beta particles, and another alpha particles. What is the resulting isotope (element and mass) at this point in the decay series? Show all work.

The first few steps of the decay series for thorium (Th) -232 is an alpha particle, 2 beta particles, and another alpha particles. What is the resulting isotope (element and mass) at this point in the decay series? Show all work.

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