Choose the correct word to describe the nuclear stability of the following isotope.If it is radioactive,choose the most likely mode of decay.
²¹²Po

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Choose the correct word to describe the nuclear stability of the following isotope.If it is radioactive,choose the most likely mode of decay. ²¹²Po

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The isotope contains Po which stands for polonium, a highly unstable and radioactive element. Therefore, the isotope is radioactive. The most likely mode of decay for Po is alpha decay, where it emits an alpha particle (helium nucleus) to form a new element with atomic number two less and mass number four less than the original isotope.

Choose the Correct Word to Describe the Nuclear Stability of the Following