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Elements, Radioactive
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Definition
: Elements which exhibit atomic emission due to natural or artificial nuclear transformation. These elements spontaneously undergo radioactive decay.
GEN; prefer specifics; these are naturally radioactive
See Also
Radioisotopes
Examples
Actinoid Series Elements
;
Astatine
;
Francium
;
Polonium
;
Promethium
;
Radium
;
Radon
;
Technetium
Other names
Radioactive Elements