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

Responses

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

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

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

It becomes less stable by emitting energy and particles.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It becomes more stable by emitting energy and particles.

Gamma decay typically involves the emission of gamma radiation from an excited nucleus, leading to a more stable state.