A Radioactive Isotope That Emits a Gamma Quantum Will Change

question 8

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope that emits a gamma quantum will change in what respect?

• A)Atomic number increases by one.
• B)Atomic number decreases by one.
• C)Atomic mass number decreases by one.
• D)None of the above choices are valid.

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