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Explain the main differences between alpha, beta, and gamma decays.
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In alpha decay , an alpha particle is emitted which is a helium atom. In an alpha decay, there will be change in mass number and atomic number and a new element is produced.
In beta decay, an electron or positron is emitted. There will not be any change in the mass number but there will be a change in the atomic number.
In gamma decay, there will be no change in the mass number or the atomic number. A photon is emitted. Gamma decay is undergone by a nucleus which is in excited state.
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