NEET · Physics · STD 12 - 13. Nuclei
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.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Mass number and atomic number remain unchanged.
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(z x^{A} \stackrel{y \text { decay }}{\longrightarrow} z x^{A}\) Hence due to gamma emission, there is no change in mass number and atomic number.
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