Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?

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Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction. - no response given

Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction. - no response given

Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction. - no response given

Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay, but it is a fission reaction.

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The correct statement is:

Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.

Gamma emission occurs when an unstable nucleus releases energy in the form of gamma radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation. It is often a result of nuclear decay processes but does not involve the splitting (fission) of the nucleus, as seen in fission reactions.