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)

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popping a bag of popcorn
popping a bag of popcorn

breaking off pieces of wet clay
breaking off pieces of wet clay

petals falling from a flower
petals falling from a flower

throwing tennis balls over a fence

1 answer

The most appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms from the provided options is "petals falling from a flower."

This option captures the idea of an irreversible and unpredictable process, as petals drop one by one in a random manner, similar to how individual atoms decay at unpredictable times. The other options involve more predictable outcomes or control in the process, which does not align with the nature of radioactive decay.