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

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When the neutron-to-proton ratio is too low, the nucleus can stabilize by converting a proton into a neutron. This can occur through positron production or electron capture.

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