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Structure of Atoms and Nuclei — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsStructure of Atoms and Nuclei1 Mark
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Why don’t heavy nuclei decay by emitting a single proton or a single neutron?
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Answer

According to quantum mechanics, the probability for these emissions is extremely low.

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