The process of radioactive decay is unpredictable and irreversible. Which option would be an appropriate model of the radioactive
decay of a group of atoms? (1 point)
petals falling from a flower
throwing tennis balls over a fence
breaking off pieces of wet clay
popping a bag of popcorn
popping a bag of popcorn
The appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms would be popping a bag of popcorn.
The appropriate model of radioactive decay of a group of atoms would be the option of popping a bag of popcorn.
Explanation:
Radioactive decay is a random process where the atoms of a radioactive substance release particles or energy over time. This process is not predictable or reversible, just like popping a bag of popcorn. When popping popcorn, each individual kernel pops at its own time, and once it has popped, it cannot go back to its original state. Similarly, in radioactive decay, each atom decays at its own rate, and once it undergoes decay, it cannot reverse or go back to its original state.
Therefore, out of the given options, the model of popping a bag of popcorn is the most appropriate way to illustrate the unpredictable and irreversible nature of radioactive decay.