Which outcome occurs when an isotope's neutron fraction increases?

💡 Explanation

An increased neutron fraction in an actinide isotope leads to increased probability of spontaneous nuclear fission because this alters the energetics of the nucleus via increased Coulomb repulsion. Therefore, spontaneous fission becomes more likely, rather than other decay modes like alpha emission.

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