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21. Nuclear Chemistry - Part 1 of 3

21. Nuclear Chemistry - Part 1 of 3

21. Nuclear Chemistry / Gamma Emission / Problem 6

Which of the following statements about gamma rays is true?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Gamma rays consist of high photons which do not have a mass but a charge equal to that of an electron.

B

Gamma rays consist of low-energy photons of high wavelength.

C

Gamma rays consist of high-energy photons with a high penetration power.

D

Gamma rays are short bursts of very high-energy electrons.

E

Gamma rays consist of high-energy photons with a low penetration power.

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