Question

Which statement describes radioactive decay?(1 point) Responses An unstable nucleus takes in particles or energy to become more stable. An unstable nucleus takes in particles or energy to become more stable. An stable nucleus gives off particles or energy to become less stable. An stable nucleus gives off particles or energy to become less stable. A stable nucleus takes in particles or energy to become less stable. A stable nucleus takes in particles or energy to become less stable. An unstable nucleus gives off particles or energy to become more stable. An unstable nucleus gives off particles or energy to become more stable.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes radioactive decay is:

An unstable nucleus gives off particles or energy to become more stable.

Radioactive decay occurs when an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves, leading to the formation of a more stable nucleus.