what is atom decay?

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what is atom decay?

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It’s the process by which an unstable atom becomes a more stable one. The unstable atom loses energy by emitting radiation, which in some cases can cause the atom to become a different element. There are many different kinds of decay, which are defined by what kind of radiation is emitted by the atom.

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