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The Nucleus

Question 2 • EDG CHEM ES W/LABS2(P) – Q2_9

An example of a radioactive isotope is

Answer
A
carbon-12.
B
carbon-14.
C
neon-20.
D
neon-22.

Explanation

Carbon-14 is radioactive because its nucleus is unstable and decays over time. Carbon-12, neon-20, and neon-22 are stable isotopes, so the correct choice is carbon-14.

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