Alpha particle emission occurs when:

the nucleus has more than 83 protons

the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is too high to be stable

the nucleus has a mass of more than 82 amu

the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is not exactly balanced

Question

Alpha particle emission occurs when:
		
the nucleus has more than 83 protons
		
the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is too high to be stable
		
the nucleus has a mass of more than 82 amu
		
the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is not exactly balanced

nvidiaintely · Answer

@whpalmer4 @cuanchi @ambuj

nvidiaintely · Answer

@Will.H

will.h · Answer

IDK that looks difficult haha
@Kevin whenever you ready

kevin · Answer

B maybe?
Alpha particle emission occurs when an alpha particle escapes intact from the nucleus of an atom of the unstable material.