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An unstable nucleus undergoes gamma decay. How does the nucleus change?

It becomes more stable by emitting energy and particles.

It becomes more stable by repositioning its particles.

It becomes less stable by emitting energy and particles.

It becomes less stable by repositioning its particles.

Bro told his whole life story like we gaf

I’m sorry sir. Hopefully we won’t have this conversation again :>

LMAO WHAT-

Chill this isn’t about your opinion sir get that in check :|

@ Sunset. I can leave the question blank and the student gets no help or I can honestly say that I don't think the correct answer is listed. That is a personal opinion because some may disagree. I COULD SAY there was no correct answer listed but I don't want to insult the teacher (I presume the teacher wrote the question). I KNOW the correct answer and it isn't there UNLESS the teacher is using different words to say the same thing. So it's perfectly OK, in my opinion, to let the student know I don't think the correct answer is listed UNLESS the prof meant moving from a higher energy level to a lower energy level is the same thing as repositioning the nucleus. I suggest that if you knew the answer you should have given it. I suggest if you don't know the answer you don't spam the board. Please, you're demonstrating that you have an attitude. You need to get over that. Take my advice and don't go through life with a chip on your shoulder. Remember that you can attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. My experience is that being nice in life pays off every time. Try it. You'll like it.

@DrBob222 shut up monkey

An unstable nucleus undergoes gamma decay by emitting a gamma ray photon. The gamma ray photon is a form of electromagnetic radiation that carries away energy from the nucleus. This emission of energy does not change the number of particles or the overall composition of the nucleus. Therefore, the nucleus does not reposition its particles or become less stable by emitting energy and particles. Instead, the nucleus becomes more stable by releasing excess energy in the form of a gamma ray photon, which helps it reach a lower energy state.

Personally I don't like any of the choices. I assume the author wants one of the first two (the last two can't be correct since it becomes more stable and not less stable). Technically, it moves from a higher unstable state to a lower stable state. If that is what is meant by "repositioning" probably b is the best choice. The answer a is true in some cases; however, I move away from that answer since gamma radiation is not a particle.

thats cool but who asked drbob222? i dont think any of us care w the way you act on this app, go get a job and stop annoying minors.