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Question 7

An alpha decay leaves the daughter nucleus in an excited state. The daughter nucleus then emits gamma radiation.

Which change occurs inside the daughter nucleus as it emits the gamma radiation?

[1]
A

two protons and two neutrons are emitted together

B

the protons and neutrons move into a lower-energy arrangement

C

one neutron changes into a proton and an electron is emitted

D

one proton changes into a neutron and a positron is emitted

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