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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.