What is the term for the stepwise disintegration of an unstable nuclide until a stable nucleus is reached?

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The stepwise disintegration of an unstable nuclide until a stable nucleus is reached is commonly known as a radioactive decay series. Option A is incorrect as disintegration radiation is not a recognized term. Option B is too broad and does not specifically refer to the decay process. Option D is the process of changing one element into another through nuclear reactions and does not specifically refer to the decay process. Option E is incorrect as one of the given options must be correct.

What Is the Term for the Stepwise Disintegration of an Unstable