APFIVE Gamma Decay and Nuclear Properties
A nucleus in an excited state emits a gamma ray. Which of the following describes the resulting change in the mass number and atomic number of the nucleus?
A
No change in atomic number or mass number
B
Increase in atomic number by 1
C
Decrease in atomic number by 2
D
Decrease in mass number by 4
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