In which type of radioactive decay does the nucleus become more stable without changing its identity?(1 point)

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alpha decay
alpha decay

gamma decay
gamma decay

beta-plus decay
beta-plus decay

beta-minus decay
beta-minus 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 gamma radiation, which reduces its energy without altering the number of protons or neutrons, thus not changing its identity as a specific element.