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A radioisotope has a neutron/proton ratio which is too low. Which of the following processes will not occur for such a nucleus?
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DrBob222
No choices?
14 years ago
mali
A-alpha emission
B-Positron emission
C-electron capture
D-beta emission
14 years ago
DrBob222
To increase the N/P ratio, the nucleus can do A, B, or C. A is the most common.
14 years ago

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