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In the case of pure gamma decay, the element will not decay into another element or another isotope, like with alpha- or beta radiation, but it will lose energy in the form of a (gamma) photon. The atomic number and mass number will not change.

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Does Gamma decay change the atomic number?

No, gamma decay does not change the atomic number of an atom. Gamma decay involves the release of high-energy electromagnetic radiation (gamma rays) from the nucleus of an atom, but it does not affect the number of protons in the nucleus, which determines the atomic number.


Which type of radiation is emitted from the nucleus at the velocity of light?

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Is alpha and beta decay are almost always accompanied by what?

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Why nucleus is a source of eletromagnetic radiation?

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What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?

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When a nucleus is made the missing mass is converted to what?

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What does gamma decay release?

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What do you mean by radioactive?

An element that has an unstable nucleus and therefore emits alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation.


When a gamma ray is emitted by a necleus the nucleus then has appreciably less mass or charge?

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What is the symbol and charge of a gamma ray?

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