Polonium has a large, unstable nucleus. Through which process is it most likely to become stable?(1 point)Responsesgamma decaygamma decaybeta-minus decaybeta-minus decaybeta-plus decaybeta-plus decayalpha decay

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Polonium is known to undergo alpha decay. This process involves the emission of an alpha particle (consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons) from the nucleus, which helps the nucleus lose energy and achieve a more stable configuration. Therefore, the correct response is:

alpha decay.

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