When an unstable Nickel nucleus undergoes gamma decay, the nucleus formed is that of
A) Nickel.
B) Zinc.
C) Cobalt.
D) Iron.
E) Copper.

Name: When an unstable Nickel nucleus undergoes gamma decay, the nucleus formed is that of A) Nickel. B) Zinc. C) Cobalt. D) Iron. E) Copper.
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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.

When an Unstable Nickel Nucleus Undergoes Gamma Decay, the Nucleus