In gamma ray emission from a nucleus

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

Gamma rays are packets of eneryg. They carry no charge and no mass. Therefore, in gamma ray emission, there is no change in proton number and neutron number.