Which basic force is responsible for the breakdown of an atom's nucleus, thereby producing radioactive decay?
A)electromagnetic
B)weak nuclear
C)strong nuclear
D)molecular affinity
E)interstitial

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The weak nuclear force is responsible for the process of radioactive decay, including beta decay, in an atom's nucleus. This force causes the transformation of a neutron into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino, leading to the change in the identity of the atom.

Which Basic Force Is Responsible for the Breakdown of an Atom's