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When a radioactive decay occurs what is released?

A. Only protons and neutrons
B. Only electrons
C. Protons/Neutrons, beta particle, gamma ray
D. Only gamma rays​

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When a radioactive decay occurs, protons/neutrons, alpha/beta particles and gamma rays are all released depending on the type of decay.

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