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When a nucleus in an atom undergoes a radioactive decay, the electronic energy levels of the atom

A

do not change for any type of radioactivity.

B

change for `alpha` and `beta` radioactivity but not `gamma`-radioactivity.

C

change for `alpha`-radioactivity but not for others

D

change for `beta`-radioactivity but not for others

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