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Which statement describes the difference between chemical reactions and nuclear decay

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Chemical reactions might be fast -- burning gasoline, or slow -- rusting. Usually the require two or more reactants. Most of these, along with requiring more than 1 substance, also requires something to get it started ... burning needs a spark to start it.
Nuclear decay only requires 1 thing, the radioactive element. Wait and it spontaneously undergoes decay.
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Chemical reactions can result in new compounds, while nuclear reactions can result in new elements.


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