Why do elements with a higher atomic number tend to be more radioactive

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Giovani Grimes

Chemistry

17 January, 17:05

Why do elements with a higher atomic number tend to be more radioactive

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Junior · Answer 1

Because these elements have unstable nuclei

Arturo · Answer 2

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Explanation:

Stable atoms have a binding energy that is strong enough to hold the protons and neutrons together ... All elements with atomic numbers greater than 83 are radioisotopes meaning that these elements have unstable nuclei and are radioactive.