Which Basic Force Is Responsible for the Breakdown of an Atom's

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which basic force is responsible for the breakdown of an atom's nucleus, thereby producing radioactive decay?

• A)electromagnetic
• B)weak nuclear
• C)strong nuclear
• D)molecular affinity
• E)interstitial

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