Which statement best describes the effect of radioactive decay on a nucleus?(1 point)

The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original.

****The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original. *************

The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original.

The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original.

****** = my answer

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