A Radioactive Decay Series Will Continue Until ________

question 58

Multiple Choice

A radioactive decay series will continue until ________.

• A)the substance disintegrates into nothing but radioactive decay particles.
• B)a stable nucleus is produced.
• C)the same number of alpha and beta emissions have taken place.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Sequential Search

A search algorithm that checks each element in a list one at a time until the desired element is found or the list ends.

Recursive Method

A method that calls itself in order to solve a problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable tasks.

Binary Search

A search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array by repeatedly dividing in half the portion of the list that could contain the target, thereby reducing the search area.

Iterative Method

A technique in programming and mathematics that involves repeatedly applying a set of operations to approximate a desired result or to traverse data structures.