Radioactivity

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The ability of an unstable nucleus to emit radiation

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to clean out a cluttered closet that’s packed with old items you no longer need. Just like how you gradually remove these items to restore order and balance, an unstable nucleus emits radiation to release energy and become more stable. In this analogy, the cluttered closet represents the unstable nucleus, the process of removing items is akin to the emission of radiation, and achieving a tidy closet parallels the nucleus reaching a stable state.

Practice Version

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