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PHY 104 Atomic Structures Objective Question
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Which statement accurately describes a property of radioactivity?
Options
A It can be initiated or stopped by applying an electric field.
B It is a spontaneous process.
Correct Answer
C It is strongly affected by changes in temperature and pressure.
D It involves the creation or destruction of atoms.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Properties of Radioactivity', it is listed as 'Spontaneous'. It also states it is 'Unaffected by external agent like; temperature, pressure, electric field or magnetic field.'

Hint

Recall what makes radioactivity a 'natural' or 'intrinsic' process of unstable nuclei.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Atomic Structures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 146 of 947
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