• Question: what is radioactivity

    Asked by 656nveg47 to Sarah on 8 Nov 2016.
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      Sarah Hunak answered on 8 Nov 2016:

      Radioactivity is what is released when an atom is unstable. Think of it like you running around to let off some steam when you’re feeling hyperactive. All atoms want to become stable, so they do this by releasing radiation.

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