Question

A radioactive substance is oxidized.

• A. It will become a new element
• B. Its Radioactivity will increase
• C. Its Radioactivity will decrease
• D. It is more likely to emit beta as compared to alpha particle
• E. There will be no change in its radioactivity

Answer 1

The correct option is E

There will be no change in its radioactivity

No change as radioactivity is a nuclear Phenomenon. Whereas, Oxidation is a Chemical Phenomenon which involves extra – nuclear electrons and not the nucleus