Multiple choice

The n/p ratio of an unstable nuclide can be best reduced by

  1. alpha decay

  2. beta decay

  3. gamma decay

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Beta decay occurs when the neutron to proton ratio is too great in the nucleus and causes instability. In basic beta decay, a neutron is turned into a proton and an electron. The electron is then emitted. e.g.hydrogen-3.

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