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4.2.3 Half-lives and the random nature of radioactive decay

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Why cannot the decay time of one unstable nucleus be predicted?

A

Random decay means its decay time cannot be predicted.

B

Complete decay means its decay time cannot be predicted.

C

Periodic decay means its decay time cannot be predicted.

D

Delayed decay means its decay time cannot be predicted.

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