alleryAbout what neutron to proton ratio do stable heavy nuclei need?
AAbout 1:1
BAbout 3:2
CAbout 1:2
DAbout 3:1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. About 3:2
Extra neutrons offset proton repulsion, raising the stable ratio to about 3:2 for heavy nuclei.
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