Q. A plot of the number of neutrons
(N) against the number of protons
(P) of stable nuclei exhibits upward deviation from linearity for atomic number,
Z>20. For an unstable nucleus having
N/P ratio less than
1, the possible mode(s) of decay is(are):
- β− - decay (β emission)
- orbital or K - electron capture
- neutron emission
- β+ - decay (positron emission)