Nuclear radiation is emitted by those elements whose:
Correct answer: D. nuclei are unstable
- A. molecules are stable
- B. molecules are unstable
- C. nuclei are stable
- D. nuclei are unstable
Explanation
Nuclear radiation is released when an unstable atomic nucleus changes into a more stable state. Molecular stability does not determine whether an element is radioactive.
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