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10(c)
An atomic nucleus A is composed of 84 protons and 128 neutrons. The nucleus. A emits an alpha particle and is transformed into a nucleus B.
Does the composition of C change if it emits gamma radiations ?
Topic: Nuclear physics / radioactivity
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Answer
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No.
Explanation
Gamma emission changes neither atomic number nor mass number.
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