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Define radioactivity. What are radioactive elements ?

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The phenomenon of nuclear decay of certain elements with the emission of radiations like alpha, beta, and gamma rays is called .radioactivity
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  • Find out radioactive element?

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    `He`
    B
    `Rn`
    C
    `Xe`
    D
    `Ar`
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    A
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    B
    curie
    C
    becquerel
    D
    all of the above
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