An unstable nucleus undergoes gamma decay. How does the nucleus change?(1 point)

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It becomes less stable by repositioning its particles.
It becomes less stable by repositioning its particles.

It becomes more stable by emitting energy and particles.
It becomes more stable by emitting energy and particles.

It becomes less stable by emitting energy and particles.
It becomes less stable by emitting energy and particles.

It becomes more stable by repositioning its particles.
It becomes more stable by repositioning its particles.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It becomes more stable by emitting energy and particles.

During gamma decay, an unstable nucleus emits gamma radiation, which is a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. This process lowers the energy of the nucleus, making it more stable.