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प्रश्न
A radioactive substance is oxidized. Will there be any change in the nature its radioactivity? Give a reason for your answer
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उत्तर
There will be no change in the nature of radioactivity of the substance. This is because oxidation is a chemical process and does not involve the nucleus of the substance.
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