Which Type of Radioactive Decay Results in No Change in Mass

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which type of radioactive decay results in no change in mass number and atomic number for the starting nucleus?

• A)alpha
• B)beta
• C)positron emission
• D)electron capture
• E)gamma

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