Question

In which type of radioactive decay does the nucleus become more stable without changing its identity?(1 point) Responses beta-minus decay beta-minus decay beta-plus decay beta-plus decay alpha decay alpha decay gamma decay

Answer 1

The type of radioactive decay in which the nucleus becomes more stable without changing its identity is **gamma decay**. In gamma decay, the nucleus releases energy in the form of gamma radiation but does not change its atomic number or mass number.