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

Question

Responses

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It becomes more stable by emitting energy and particles.

In gamma decay, an unstable nucleus releases energy in the form of gamma radiation, which helps the nucleus to reach a more stable state.