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Which of the following is a radioactive element?
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- Cobalt
- Uranium
- Argon
- Chromium
- Cobalt
Correct Option: B
Uranium (U) is a naturally occurring radioactive element. Its nucleus is unstable, so the element is in a constant state of decay, seeking a more stable arrangement. One of its isotopes, uranium-235, is the only naturally occurring isotope capable of sustaining a nuclear fission reaction.In fact, uranium was the element that made the discovery of radioactivity possible.