Question

Which notation is used to represent gamma decay?

Answer 1

Gamma decay is a type of radioactivity in which an unstable atomic nucleus dissipates energy by gamma emission, producing gamma rays. gamma decay in Science Expand. gamma decay. A radioactive process in which an atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting a gamma ray (a stream of high-energy photons).

Answer 2

Answer: The gamma decay is represented below.

Explanation:

Gamma decay is defined as the process in which an unstable nuclei gives off excess energy by a spontaneous electromagnetic process and thus releases $\gamma -radiations$. These radiations does not carry any charge and are electrically neutral.

The chemical equation representing gamma decay process follows:

$_Z^A\textrm{X}^*\rightarrow _Z^A\textrm{X}+_0^0\gamma$

where,

$_Z^A\textrm{X}^*$ = unstable nuclei

$_Z^A\textrm{X}$ = stable nuclei

$_0^0\gamma$ = gamma particle

Hence, the gamma decay reaction is given below.