A random and spontaneous disintegration (decay) of unstable nucleus in order to become stable.
Key Terms of Radioactivity

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We cannot predict which one among the unstable nuclei will decay at a certain time
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Contains more energy than ‘needed’ or the nucleus is just too big, too many protons or neutrons
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A measure of the level of ionizing radiation present in the environment without any deliberate radiation sources.
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The process that unstable isotopes release different types of particles to become stable.
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The elements which undergo the decay.
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The ability of each type of radiation to pass through matter
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