In gamma ray emission from a nucleus

Options

A. only the proton number changes
B. both the neutron and the proton number change
C. there in no change in the proton number and the neutron number
D. only the neutron number changes

Answer

C

Explanation

These is no change in the proton number and the neutron number as the `gamma` emission takes place as a result of excitation or de - excitation of neclei `gamma - rays` have no charge or mass