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Which of the following processes causes the greatest loss of mass within an atom? Alpha decay Beta decay Electron capture Gamma emission
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Which of the following processes causes the greatest loss of mass within an atom? Alpha decay Beta decay Electron capture Gamma emission

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Answer: Beta

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Gamma emissions cause the greatest loss of mass in an atom because gamma rays and emissions have the greatest penetration power, and is able to penetrate through body tissue.
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