Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?(1 point)
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Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay, but it is a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay, but it is a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.
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The correct statement that classifies gamma emission is:
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.
To determine this, we need to understand what gamma emission, radioactive decay, and fission reactions are.
1. Gamma emission: Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that involves the release of high-energy gamma radiation from an atomic nucleus. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation with high frequencies and short wavelengths.
2. Radioactive decay: It is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation (such as alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays) and transforms into a more stable nucleus.
3. Fission reactions: Fission is a type of nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller nuclei, often accompanied by the release of additional neutrons and a significant amount of energy.
From this information, we can conclude that gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay because it involves the emission of gamma rays from the nucleus. However, gamma emission is not a fission reaction because it does not involve the splitting of the atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei. Therefore, the correct statement is that gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay but not a fission reaction.