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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

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

(i didn't have enough characters so ignore this part)

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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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