The Process in Which a Nucleus Spontaneously Breaks Down by Emitting

question 32

Multiple Choice

The process in which a nucleus spontaneously breaks down by emitting radiation is known as

• A)transmutation.
• B)transformation.
• C)fusion.
• D)a chain reaction.
• E)radioactive decay.

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