Which is the best predictor of the radioactive nature of an isotope?

An isotope’s stability, and therefore its likelihood of being radioactive, is best predicted by its neutron-to-proton ratio. Nuclei need a suitable balance of neutrons and protons to remain stable; an unusually high or low ratio makes radioactive decay more likely. The correct choice is the neutron-to-proton ratio.

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