What happens to the mass number and atomic number of an element when it emits $\gamma$-radiation?

  • A
    Mass number increases by four and atomic number increases by two.
  • B
    Mass number decreases by four and atomic number decreases by two.
  • C
    Mass number and atomic number remain unchanged.
  • D
    Mass number remains unchanged while atomic number decreases by one.

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