What does the term decay in chemistry refer to with regards to atoms?
- Correct Answer: separation of nuclei
- pressures in nuclei
- destruction of nuclei
- changes in nuclei
Explanation: You probably associate the term decay with images like the one above. But when it comes to atoms, decay has a different meaning. Decay in chemistry refers to changes in the nuclei of certain atoms.
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