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Why are gamma rays generally not shown when writing nuclear equations ?
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Answered by DrBob222
Alpha, beta, positrons, etc all have a mass and a charge which affects how the equation is balanced. Gamma rays have no charge and no mass and they don't affect how the equation is balanced.
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