Which of the following nuclei would be the least stable
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A 2 protons, 2 neutrons
B 1 proton 1 neutron
C 1 proton 3 neutrons
D 1 proton 2 neutrons
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A 2 protons, 2 neutrons
B 1 proton 1 neutron
C 1 proton 3 neutrons
D 1 proton 2 neutrons
Answered by maham237 @
Answer:
C. 1 proton 3 neutrons
Explanation:
A nucleus is more stable if the ratio of the neutrons to protons is between 1:1 and 1:1.5.
Thus the ratios of neutrons to protons for the nuclei are as follows
A- 1:1
B- 1:1
C- 1:3
D- 1:2
Among these ratios, C is the greatest thus the nucleus is the least stable.
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