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Radioactive decay is likely to occur when

an atom has too many neutrons or protons
protons break into neutrons and electrons
an atom has too many electrons
atoms collide with one another

Correct Answer: an atom has too many neutrons or protons

Explanation:

Radioactive decay is likely to occur when the nuclei of an atom doesn't have enough binding energy to hold the nucleus together due to excess of rotons or nutrons in it.

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