Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?(1 point)
Responses
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, but it is 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 or a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction.
The correct statement is:
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.
Explanation:
To determine the correct statement, we need to understand what gamma emission is and how it relates to radioactive decay and fission reactions.
Gamma emission is a form of radiation that occurs when an unstable atomic nucleus releases excess energy. It is not a type of radioactive decay because it does not involve the release of particles from the nucleus. In radioactive decay, particles such as alpha particles, beta particles, or positrons are emitted from the nucleus.
On the other hand, fission is a nuclear reaction in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei, usually along with the release of additional neutrons and a significant amount of energy. Fission reactions typically occur in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.
Since gamma emission does not involve the decay of atomic nuclei or the splitting of heavy nuclei, it is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction. Therefore, the correct statement is: Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.