Radioactive Decay

Real World Example

Imagine you have a closet that's crammed full of clothes, and it's so stuffed that every time you open the door, something falls out. This is similar to how an unstable atomic nucleus behaves, as it's so packed with energy and particles that it eventually releases some to become more stable. Just like your closet needs to shed some items to maintain order and prevent chaos, an unstable nucleus must release particles and energy to achieve stability, which is the essence of radioactive decay.