A plot of the number of neutrons `(n)` against the number of  protons `(p)` of stable nuclei
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 02/11/2021

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, `Zgt 20.` For an unstable nucleus having `n//p` ratio less than 1, the possible mode `(s)` of decay is `(are)`