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What type of isotope undergoes radioactive decay?
one that has a nucleus with the same number of protons and neutrons
one that has an unstable nucleus
one that has the same number of protons and electrons
one that has a stable nucleus
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one that has an unstable nucleus
Radioactive decay occurs when an isotope's nucleus is unstable (a radioisotope/radionuclide). Stable nuclei do not undergo spontaneous radioactive decay; having equal protons and neutrons or equal protons and electrons doesn't determine radioactivity.
Radioactive decay occurs when an isotope's nucleus is unstable (a radioisotope/radionuclide). Stable nuclei do not undergo spontaneous radioactive decay; having equal protons and neutrons or equal protons and electrons doesn't determine radioactivity.
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