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olya-2409 [2.1K]
4 years ago
5

What causes a nucleus to become radioactive?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Sholpan [36]4 years ago
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When the atoms of radioactive elements have an unstable nucleus. As the nucleus tries to become stable, it releases energy (ionizing radiation), and extra protons or neutrons in the form of alpha or beta particles.
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