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When does the nucleus of an atom tend to be radioactive?
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The protons and neutrons exist together in a stable nucleus.
When the number of neutrons becomes greater than protons, then the nucleus of that atom becomes radioactive.
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When does the nucleus of an atom become radioactive?
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Inside the stable nucleus, the protons and the neutrons exist together. But when the number of neutron becomes greater than that of protons, then the nucleus becomes unstable which results in the conversion of a neutron into a proton emitting a beta particle in the process. Then a nucleus is said to be radioactive.
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When Does the Nucleus of an Atom Tend to Be Radioactive?
When Does the Nucleus of an Atom Tend to Be Radioactive?
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A nucleus tends to be radioactive when the number of neutrons inside it is more than the number of protons.
Concept: Radioactivity
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