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Complete the following sentences :
(a) The mass number and atomic number of an element are not changed when it emits ………………….
(b) The atomic number of a radioactive element is not changed when it emits …………………………… (c ) During the emission of a beta particle, the ................. number remains same.

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(a) `gamma` radiations (b) `gamma` radiations (c ) mass
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