Beta decay occurs when a nucleus has too few of what relative to protons?

Beta decay occurs when a nucleus has too few of what relative to protons?

  • Correct Answer: neutrons
  • nuclei
  • protons
  • electrons

Explanation: Beta decay occurs when a nucleus is unstable because it has too many or too few neutrons relative to protons. The nucleus emits a beta particle and energy. A beta particle is either an electron (beta-minus decay) or a positron (beta-plus decay).

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