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The 7th period elements are radioactive because they have large atomic numbers with unstable nuclei. The high number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus leads to an imbalance in forces, making the atoms prone to radioactive decay in order to achieve a more stable configuration. Additionally, the presence of unpaired neutrons or protons in these heavy elements contributes to their radioactive nature.

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