Random nature

GCSE · Physics · AQA · P4.4 — Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation: random nature; alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ) and neutron emission; ionising power and penetration

Question

What is meant by saying that radioactive decay is "random"?

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