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If a heavy nucleus has N / Z ratio higher than that required for stability, then
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Q. If a heavy nucleus has $N / Z$ ratio higher than that required for stability, then
Nuclei
A
It emits $\beta^{-}$
B
It emits $\beta^{+}$
C
It emits $\alpha$ particle
D
It will undergo $K$ electron capture
Solution:
If $\frac{N}{Z}$ ratio is higher it will try to increase number of protons by $\beta$ decay.