Question

Polonium has a large, unstable nucleus. Through which process is it most likely to become stable?(1 point) Responses beta-minus decay beta-minus decay beta-plus decay beta-plus decay gamma decay gamma decay alpha decay

Answer 1

Polonium, being a heavy element with a large, unstable nucleus, is most likely to become stable through **alpha decay**. In alpha decay, the nucleus emits an alpha particle (which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons), resulting in a decrease in atomic mass and an increase in stability.