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Does the ratio of neutrons to proton in a nucleus increase, decrease or remain the same after emission of
(1)    α-particle
(2)    β-particle.

Answer

1. The ratio of neutron to proton in a nucleus increases after the emission of alpha-particle. 

2. The ratio of neutron to proton in a nucleus decreases after the emission of beta- particle. 

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