Unstable Nuclei Become More Stable by Spontaneously Undergoing a Change

question 29

Multiple Choice

Unstable nuclei become more stable by spontaneously undergoing a change in their nucleus and emitting radiation.What is the term used to describe this process?

• A)stabilization
• B)nuclear dissociation
• C)radioactive decay
• D)nuclear fusion
• E)ionization

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

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Free-rider Effect

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Public Goods Dilemma

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