Which types of processes are likely when the neutron-to-proton ratio in a nucleus is too low?
I
Α decay
II
Β decay
III
Positron emission
IV
Electron capture

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When the neutron-to-proton ratio is too low, the nucleus has too many protons. To increase the neutron-to-proton ratio, processes like positron emission (III) and electron capture (IV) are likely, as they convert a proton into a neutron.

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