What made the specific candy a good example?

a
The candy is an atom and will decay after they are shaken.
b
The candy is easy to clean up after the lab.
c
The candy has two sides to represent parent and daughter atoms after the decay simulation.

1 answer

c
The candy has two sides to represent parent and daughter atoms after the decay simulation. This makes it a good example because it visually demonstrates the concept of radioactive decay and the transformation of parent atoms into daughter atoms.