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What happens to the mass number and atomic number of an element when it emits y- radiation

A

Mass number and atomic number remain unchanged.

B

Mass number remains unchanged while atomic number decreases by one

C

Mass number increases by four and atomic number increases by two

D

Mass number decreases by four and atomic number decreases by two

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After gamma radiation the mass number and atomic number remains unchanged.
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