Part A Which of the following statements are true concerning a stable nucleus? C
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Question
Part A
Which of the following statements are true concerning a stable nucleus?
Check all that apply.
Check all that apply.
There is a limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the short range of the strong nuclear force. A stable nucleus contains a larger number of neutrons than protons. A stable nucleus contains nearly equal numbers of protons and neutrons. A stable nucleus contains a larger number of protons than neutrons. There is no limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the great strength of the strong nuclear force.Explanation / Answer
as nuclear force has a very small range, stability of the nucleus is limited by that range
hence first option is correct.
if the grap for distribution of neutron vs proton is observed, the stable nuclei fall in the region where number of neutrons is grweater than
number of protons
hence second option is correct.
third, fourth and fifth are wrong.