Question

in which type of radioactive decay does the nucleus become more stable without changing its identity? (1 point) radio - buttons for gamma decay, alpha decay, beta - minus decay, beta - plus decay

Explanation:

Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay where a nucleus transitions from a higher - energy state to a lower - energy state by emitting gamma rays. During gamma decay, the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus remains the same, so the identity of the element does not change, and the nucleus becomes more stable without changing its identity. In alpha decay, the nucleus emits an alpha particle (a helium - 4 nucleus), changing the number of protons and neutrons and thus the identity of the element. In beta - minus decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino, changing the number of protons and the element's identity. In beta - plus decay, a proton is converted into a neutron, a positron, and a neutrino, also changing the number of protons and the element's identity.

Answer:

gamma decay