To what does the term radioactivity refer? A. The induced emission of high-energ
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Question
To what does the term radioactivity refer?
A.
The induced emission of high-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
B.
The induced emission of low-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
C.
The spontaneous emission of low-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
D.
The spontaneous emission of high-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
A.
The induced emission of high-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
B.
The induced emission of low-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
C.
The spontaneous emission of low-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
D.
The spontaneous emission of high-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus
Explanation / Answer
Correct Ans : D
The spontaneous emission of high-energy rays and particles from an atomic nucleus.
Radioactivity refers to the spontaneous emission of radiation from atomic nuclei. Theradiation can consist of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation