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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 for `gamma` - radioactivity

C

Change for `alpha`- radioactivity but not for others

D

Change for `beta`- radioactivity but not for others

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The correct Answer is:
B
`alpha- beta` particle carries one unit of negative charge, an `alpha`- particle carries 2 units of positive charge and `gamma` (particle) carries no charge, therefore electronic energy levels of the atom charges for `alpha- and beta-` decay but not for `gamma`- decay
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