Which of the following features is NOT a characteristic of natural radioactivity?

a

Radioactivity is a nuclear phenomenon

b

Radioactivity is exhibited only by elements of mass number greater than 206

c

The radioactivity of an element is affected by electric and magnetic fields in the surroundings

d

Radioactive substances emits three types of radiations, a-rays, \(\beta\)-rays and y-rays

e

The radioactive element is transformed into a new element

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Nastydc01
3 years ago
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guys the answer is not C magnetic field affect radioactivity
the correct answer is B

Asorockdsky
10 years ago

The answer is c.

abdulsalam.saliu
4 years ago

The answer is C. Natural Radioacgivity is not affected by external surroundings factors

Rourke
1 year ago

The correct answer should be C , because radioactivity is not affected by electricity or magnetic field.

Rourke
1 year ago

the answer is c
though magnetic field can affect the trajectory of charge,it does not affect the decay itself

Bboyz
9 years ago

Myschool talk na!! Let's b sure plsss

triumph753
10 years ago

Nuclear reactions unlike chemical reactions is not affected by external factors like temperature etc....

Dave333
4 years ago

Characteristics of Natural Radioactivity:

Natural radioactivity is a purely nuclear phenomenon. The nucleus of a radioactive substance is unstable and such an unstable nucleus undergoes spontaneous breakdown (disintegration). The process continues until a stable nucleus is obtained.

Fabian3
2 months ago

answer should be C and also B so make confirmation am sure

Adex_01
2 months ago

Myschool, pls the answer is C
External forces do not affect natural radioactivity, it only affects the particles being emitted.

Joyistired!!!😔
2 months ago

b and c are not correct

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