What conditions in the nucleus are likely to result in an atom undergoing radioactive decay?

a. When the attraction of the strong force is weaker than the repulsion of the electrostatic force

b. When the repulsion of the strong force is weaker than the repulsion of the electrostatic force

c. When the repulsion of the strong force is greater than the attraction of the electrostatic force

d. When the attraction of the strong force is greater than the attraction of the electrostatic force

Question

What conditions in the nucleus are likely to result in an atom undergoing radioactive decay?

a. When the attraction of the strong force is weaker than the repulsion of the electrostatic force

b. When the repulsion of the strong force is weaker than the repulsion of the electrostatic force

c. When the repulsion of the strong force is greater than the attraction of the electrostatic force

d. When the attraction of the strong force is greater than the attraction of the electrostatic force

anonymous · Answer

I guess a because that would mean the nucleus disintegration

anonymous · Answer

The answer is A.  That condition results in an unstable nucleus.

anonymous · Answer

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