Question

Polonium has a large, unstable nucleus. Through which process is it most likely to become stable?(1 point)
Responses

gamma decay
gamma decay

beta-minus decay
beta-minus decay

beta-plus decay
beta-plus decay

alpha decay

Answer 1

Polonium is most likely to become stable through **alpha decay**. Polonium is a heavy element with a large, unstable nucleus, and alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle (which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) from the nucleus, leading to a reduction in its mass and Z number, thereby making it more stable.