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Why is radioactive decay considered a random process?

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Atoms and nuclear radiation

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Why is radioactive decay considered a random process?.

  1. A.It occurs at a predictable rate for all isotopes
  2. B.It cannot be predicted when an individual nucleus will decay
  3. C.It always results in the emission of the same type of radiation
  4. D.It can be controlled by external factors

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