Simple Description

A substance that is capable of emitting alpha, beta or gamma radiation is called "radioactive".

Further Detail

Radioactive substances usually give out radioactivity becuase they are unstable. Giving out radioactivity is basically a way to lose energy and become more stable.

Related Words:

• Ionisation
• Mutation
• Alpha radiation
• Beta radiation
• Gamma radiation
• Atom
• Ion

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