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What type of nuclear decay releases energy but not a particle?

a. alpha decay
b. beta decay
c. gamma decay
d. electron decay

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Well,

A. I know that alpha decay is the process of expelling a helium atom, or two protons and two neutrons. Those are particles.

B. Beta decay releases either a proton or an electron. Those are also particles.

C. Gamma decay releases a gamma ray, or high-energy photon. A photon is a particle.

D. I don't know much about electron decay, but since it is the only one left, I would go with this one by reason of deduction.
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I think it is C not 100% sure though
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