Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?(1 point)

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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.

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.

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.

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 to reach a more stable state, and it is distinct from nuclear fission, which involves the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei.