1 proton, 3 neutrons
radioactive
Positrons
When they contain an excess of neutrons
When the neutron:proton ratio is 1:1
A two smaller, more stable nuclei
1 proton, 3 neutrons
70 protons, 98 neutrons
70 protons, 98 neutrons
That refers to atomic nuclei being stable - not disintegrating, or at least not disintegrating very quickly.
Radioactive isotopes are not stable.
To become stable
Of course they are more stable, therefore they formed naturally.
even
radioactive
even
A smaller nucleus is generally more stable. Below are some general rules: # (Except for really small nuclei) All stable nuclei contain a number of neutrons that is equal to or greater than the number of protons. # Nuclei with too few or too many neutrons is unstable. # If a nuclei has even numbers of nucleons, it's generally more stable. # Nuclei with "magic numbers" usually tend to be more stable.
Positrons