You are working in an astrophysics lab studying newly discovered asteroids. You determine that one of the asteroids is emitting radiation but you are not sure what kind. You use a spectroscope and determine that the asteroid has large deposits of two very heavy, dense elements with one element being slightly lighter than the other. You determine that the heavier element is decaying into the lighter element. What type of radiation is it most likely emitting?

Vi limitens. vastery test select the correct answer. which statement explains why large atoms are more reactive than small atoms? a. large atoms have valence electrons farther from the nucleus and lose them more readily. b. large atoms have greater ionization energy, which they can utilize during a reaction. c. large atoms have a greater number of electrons that they can lose during a reaction. d. large atoms have more energy levels, so they have more energy to pass on in a reaction. reset next