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What does it mean for an element to be radioactive
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What does it mean for an element to be radioactive

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A radioactive element is subject to spontaneous degeneration of its nucleus. All elements with atomic numbers greater than 83 are radioactive. Examples are radium, thorium, and uranium.

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