Question

modeling nuclear processes quick check
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)
● popping a bag of popcorn
○ petals falling from a flower
○ breaking off pieces of wet clay
○ throwing tennis balls over a fence

Explanation:

Radioactive decay is unpredictable and irreversible. Popping a bag of popcorn has random popping times (unpredictable) and once popped, kernels can't be un - popped (irreversible), similar to radioactive decay. Petals falling from a flower, breaking off pieces of wet clay, and throwing tennis balls over a fence don't have the same random and irreversible nature as radioactive decay.

Answer:

popping a bag of popcorn