Question The process of radioactive decay is unpredictable and irreversible. Which option would be an appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms?(1 point) Responses popping a bag of popcorn popping a bag of popcorn petals falling from a flower petals falling from a flower throwing tennis balls over a fence throwing tennis balls over a fence breaking off pieces of wet clay

Answer 1

The most appropriate model of radioactive decay from the given options is popping a bag of popcorn.

This analogy fits because, similar to radioactive decay, the popping of popcorn occurs randomly and independently for each kernel, and once a kernel pops, it cannot revert back to its original state, mirroring the irreversible nature of radioactive decay. The other options do not exhibit the same randomness and irreversibility as clearly as the popcorn analogy.