Which types of processes are likely when the neutron-to-proton ratio in a nucleus is too large?
I.α decay
II.β decay
III.positron production
IV.electron capture
A) IV only
B) III, IV
C) II, III
D) I, II
E) II only

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When the neutron-to-proton ratio in a nucleus is too large, β decay is likely to occur. This process helps to balance the ratio by converting a neutron into a proton, thereby increasing the proton count and decreasing the neutron count.

Which Types of Processes Are Likely When the Neutron-To-Proton Ratio