The center of the atom, called the nucleus, can become unstable when there are too many protons compared to neutrons, or when there are too many heavy particles that make it heavy. This imbalance can lead to the nucleus breaking apart or changing into a different type of atom, which is called radioactive decay.
In 5th grade response in 2 sentences
1. Explore until you discover a good rule for making the center of the atom stable.
a. What seems to make the center of the atom unstable?
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