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What happens to the mass number and atomic number of an element when it emits γ-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.

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Hence due to gamma emission, there is no change in mass number and atomic number.

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