When an unstable Cd nucleus undergoes gamma decay, the nucleus formed is that of
A) Cadmium.
B) Tin.
C) Silver.
D) Palladium.
E) Indium.

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Gamma decay involves the emission of a gamma ray from an excited nucleus, resulting in a lower energy state without changing the number of protons or neutrons. Therefore, the identity of the element remains the same, which means a cadmium nucleus remains cadmium after gamma decay.

When an Unstable Cd Nucleus Undergoes Gamma Decay, the Nucleus