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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