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Topaz
14 December, 09:06
What causes a nucleus to become radioactive?
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Landin Keith
14 December, 12:32
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When the atoms of radioactive elements have an unstable nucleus. As the nucleus tries to become stable, it releases energy (ionizing radiation), and extra protons or neutrons in the form of alpha or beta particles.
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