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What is the primary type of decay for an unstable nucleus with too many protons?

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What is the primary type of decay for an unstable nucleus with too many protons?
  1. Alpha decay
  2. Beta decay
  3. Gamma decay
  4. Positron emission

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary type of decay for an unstable nucleus with too many protons?
  • Step 1: Understand that an unstable nucleus has too many protons, making it unbalanced.
  • Step 2: Recognize that to become more stable, the nucleus needs to reduce the number of protons.
  • Step 3: Learn that one way to reduce protons is through a process called alpha decay.
  • Step 4: In alpha decay, the nucleus emits an alpha particle, which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
  • Step 5: After emitting the alpha particle, the nucleus has fewer protons and becomes more stable.
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