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marshall27 [118]
3 years ago
8

Why are some isotopes radioactive and some are not?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Otrada [13]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: there are atoms that either have too many or too few neutrons or protons in their nuclei. This results in an imbalance between the jedi forces holding them together, which leads to an excess of internal energy. Such atoms are said to be unstable or radioactive.

Explanation:

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