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

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An appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms would be popping a bag of popcorn. This is because, similar to radioactive decay, the process is random (you cannot predict which kernel will pop next) and once a kernel pops (decays), it cannot return to its original state, mirroring the irreversible nature of radioactive decay.