Q.

In a β decay, the ratio of p/n of the nucleus is

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a

increased

b

decreased

c

not changed

d

changed but cannot be predicted

answer is A.

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The ratio of an atom's neutrons to its protons is known as the neutron to proton ratio. This ratio typically rises as the atomic number of a stable nucleus rises.
Beta decay raises the proton to neutron ratio. Eg- 614C14N+e+Ve It is plain to see that the p/n rises.

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