Question

Which statement best describes the effect of radioactive decay on a nucleus?
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 can be of a different element than 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 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 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 must be of the same element as the original.

Answer 1

That is not an option

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

I apologize for the confusion. The correct option would be: The resulting nucleus can be of a different element than the original and is less stable than the original nucleus.