30 Which statement describes the stability of the nuclei of potassium atoms? (1) All potassium atoms have stable nuclei that spontaneously decay.

(2) All potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that do not spontaneously decay.

(3) Some potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that spontaneously decay.

(4) Some potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that do not spontaneously decay.

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Tara Hammond

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16 February, 16:08

30 Which statement describes the stability of the nuclei of potassium atoms? (1) All potassium atoms have stable nuclei that spontaneously decay.

(2) All potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that do not spontaneously decay.

(3) Some potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that spontaneously decay.

(4) Some potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that do not spontaneously decay.

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Jaylynn Blair · Answer 1

(4) Some potassium atoms have unstable nuclei that do not spontaneously decay" would be the best option from this list, but these can be manipulated in different ways.