What is meant by radioactivity? Which are the three types of radiation given out by radioactive substances?

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Elements like thorium, radium and uranium that have a high atomic number and spontaneously emit invisible, highly penetrating radiation of high energy. This property of these elements is known as radioactivity. Three types of radiation given out by radioactive substances are alpha, beta and gamma rays.

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