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Nuclear radiation is given out by elements whose what are unstable?

Correct answer C. Nuclei are unstable

Explanation

Radioactivity happens when an atomic nucleus has an unstable ratio of protons to neutrons or excess energy, so it decays by emitting alpha, beta or gamma radiation.

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