A nucleus undergoes radioactive decay, emitting a gamma ray. Which of the following statements is true?
A. A nuclear proton changes into an electron-positron pair.
B. Both daughter and parent nuclei have the same atomic number.
C. The daughter nucleus is more massive than the parent.
D. The daughter nucleus has more neutrons than the parent.
Answer: B
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