The word "radioactive" means
A. an atomic nucleus absorbs neutrons.
B. there is significant interference between atomic radiation and radio reception.
C. an atom spontaneously captures an electron from a neighboring atom.
D. there are nuclei present which will spontaneously emit nuclear radiation.
Answer: D
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