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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-1 📅 09 Jun, 2025

Which statement is correct with reference to artificially produced elements?

A
They are short-lived.
B
They are long-lived.
C
They are found in all groups of the table.
D
They are stable like natural elements.
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 09 Jun, 2025 • Shift-1
Which statement is correct with reference to artificially produced elements?
Correct Answer
They are short-lived.
Atomic Stability Fundamentals: Elements constructed synthetically within advanced particle accelerators or nuclear reactors fundamentally possess an extremely h......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Atomic Stability Fundamentals ▼
Elements constructed synthetically within advanced particle accelerators or nuclear reactors fundamentally possess an extremely high number of protons and neutrons jammed into the nucleus.
Decay Mechanics ▼
Due to this massive internal structural imbalance and intense nuclear repulsion forces, these synthetic, super-heavy elements are highly radioactive. They undergo rapid spontaneous radioactive decay to reach a more stable atomic state.
Conclusion ▼
Consequently, these artificial elements exist only for fractions of a second, making them inherently short-lived.