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When nucleus of an electrically neutral atom undergoes a radioactive decay process, it will remain neutral after the decay if the process is
(a) An `alpha`- decay (b) `A beta^(o+)`-decay
(c ) `A gamma`-decay (d) `A K`- capture process

A

An `alpha`-decay

B

`A gamma`-decay

C

`A K`-capture process

D

`A beta`-decay

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To solve the question regarding which radioactive decay process allows an electrically neutral atom to remain neutral after the decay, we will analyze each of the four processes mentioned: alpha decay, beta decay, gamma decay, and K-capture. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Alpha Decay**: - In alpha decay, the nucleus emits an alpha particle, which is a helium nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons). - This results in a decrease of 2 in the atomic number (Z) and a decrease of 4 in the atomic mass (A). - Since the atomic number decreases, the atom becomes a different element and loses 2 positive charges, thus it will not remain neutral. - **Conclusion**: Alpha decay does not keep the atom neutral. 2. **Understanding Beta Decay**: - In beta decay (specifically β+ decay), a proton in the nucleus is converted into a neutron, emitting a positron (β+ particle) and a neutrino. - This process decreases the atomic number by 1 (since a proton is lost) but does not change the atomic mass. - The emission of a positron means that the atom loses a positive charge, thus it will not remain neutral. - **Conclusion**: Beta decay does not keep the atom neutral. 3. **Understanding Gamma Decay**: - Gamma decay involves the emission of gamma radiation (high-energy photons) from an excited nucleus. - There is no change in the atomic number or atomic mass during this process. - Since there is no change in the number of protons or neutrons, the overall charge of the atom remains the same. - **Conclusion**: Gamma decay keeps the atom neutral. 4. **Understanding K-Capture**: - K-capture is a process where an electron from the K shell (closest to the nucleus) is captured by the nucleus, converting a proton into a neutron. - This process decreases the atomic number by 1 (as a proton is lost) and does not change the atomic mass. - The atom loses a positive charge (due to the loss of a proton), thus it will not remain neutral. - **Conclusion**: K-capture does not keep the atom neutral. ### Final Answer: After analyzing all four processes, the only decay process that allows the electrically neutral atom to remain neutral after the decay is **(c) A gamma decay**. ---

To solve the question regarding which radioactive decay process allows an electrically neutral atom to remain neutral after the decay, we will analyze each of the four processes mentioned: alpha decay, beta decay, gamma decay, and K-capture. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Alpha Decay**: - In alpha decay, the nucleus emits an alpha particle, which is a helium nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons). - This results in a decrease of 2 in the atomic number (Z) and a decrease of 4 in the atomic mass (A). - Since the atomic number decreases, the atom becomes a different element and loses 2 positive charges, thus it will not remain neutral. ...
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