So-Called "Magic Numbers" of Particles Are Thought to Convey Extra

question 72

Multiple Choice

So-called "magic numbers" of particles are thought to convey extra stability to certain nuclei. These magic numbers refer to which of the following particles?

• A) protons only
• B) electrons only
• C) positrons only
• D) neutrons only
• E) protons and neutrons

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