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Neutron-to-proton ratio

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The neutron-to-proton ratio refers to the number of neutrons compared to the number of protons in an atomic nucleus.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Radioactive Decay

Unit 7

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