Question

why is atom unstable​

Answer 1

Because scientists said it’s unstable

Answer 2

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Atoms found in nature are either stable or  unstable........An atom is unstable (radioactive) if these forces are unbalanced; if the nucleus has an excess of internal energy. Instability of an atom's nucleus may result from an excess of either neutrons or protons.