Multiple Choice
Radioactive decay in an atom occurs because:
A) the atom has more protons than electrons.
B) the atom has more protons than neutrons.
C) the nucleus contains a mix of neutrons and protons, which is not stable.
D) the nucleus, originally stable, has been made unstable by exposure to the nuclear reactions in a nearby star.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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