Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 21 - Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Page 948: 21.34b

Answer

Radioactive decay has no activation energy.

Work Step by Step

Nuclear decay is a spontaneous process and does not require a certain activation energy. It occurs by itself, and does not require outside help to begin.
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