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    What happens to the mass number and atomic number of an element when it emits gamma-radiation?
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    What happens to the mass number and atomic number of an element when it emits gamma-radiation?

    A.

    Mass number increases by four and atomic number increases by two.

    B.

    Mass number decreases by four and atomic number decreases by two.

    C.

    Mass number and atomic number remain unchanged.

    D.

    Mass number remains unchanged while atomic number decreases by one.

    Correct option is C

    Ans.(a)

    After gamma radiation the mass number and atomic number remains unchanged

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