Questions: True or false, during gamma decay, a transmutation takes place. Select one: A. True B. False

True or false, during gamma decay, a transmutation takes place.

Select one:
A. True
B. False
Transcript text: True or false, during gamma decay, a transmutation takes place. Select one: A. True B. False
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding Gamma Decay

Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay where an excited nucleus releases energy in the form of gamma rays (high-energy photons). This process does not change the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus.

Step 2: Defining Transmutation

Transmutation refers to the change of one chemical element into another, which involves a change in the number of protons in the nucleus.

Step 3: Analyzing Gamma Decay and Transmutation

Since gamma decay only involves the emission of energy and does not alter the number of protons or neutrons, it does not result in the transmutation of elements.

Final Answer

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