When a Gamma Ray Is Emitted from the Nucleus of an Atom

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a gamma ray is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, the nuclear mass

• A)increases by two units.
• B)decreases by one unit.
• C)increases by one unit.
• D)decreases by two units.
• E)remains the same.

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