The neutron/proton ratio in an isotope can be decreased by the emission of
a)
An electron
b)
A neutron
c)
A gamma ray
d)
A positron
The neutron/proton ratio in an isotope can be decreased by the emission of
a)
An electron
b)
A neutron
c)
A gamma ray
d)
A positron
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The neutron/proton ratio in an isotope can be decreased by the emission of
a)
An electron
b)
A neutron
c)
A gamma ray
d)
A positron
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The neutron/proton ratio in an isotope can be decreased by the emission of |
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a) |
An electron |
b) |
A neutron |
c) |
A gamma ray |
d) |
A positron |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -
(a)
If proton increases, then neutron/proton ratio decreases. When neutron changes to proton, a 
particle (electron) is emitted
Thus, 
(neutron) decreases and 
(proton) increases. Thus, neutron/proton decreases
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