Could 235U Decay Into An Isotope Of 236Pb?

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Could 235U Decay Into An Isotope Of 236Pb?

Yes, because the half life of 235U is 700 million years. No, because as uranium decays it will shed subatomic particles not add them. No, because lead (Pb) does not exist. Yes, because 236Pb is a smaller atom than 235U.
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No, because as uranium decays it will shed subatomic particles not add them. The half life of 235U is 700 million years; however, as uranium decays it will shed subatomic particles and emit high-energy radiation in the process. Radioisotopes decay into light and lighter isotopes, so Uranium would not decay into a heavier isotope like 236Pb.
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