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

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gamma decay
gamma decay

beta-minus decay
beta-minus decay

alpha decay
alpha decay

beta-plus decay
beta-plus 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 rays but does not change its atomic number or mass, thus maintaining its identity.