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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics practice

If a nucleus emits gamma radiation, how does its atomic number and mass number change?

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If a nucleus emits gamma radiation, how does its atomic number and mass number change?.

  1. A.Atomic number increases, mass number stays the same.
  2. B.Atomic number decreases, mass number stays the same.
  3. C.Both atomic number and mass number decrease.
  4. D.Both atomic number and mass number stay the same.

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