The Isotope Is Unstable

question 57

Multiple Choice

The isotope is unstable. This is predictable because

• A)N/ Z ≠ 1.
• B)N/ Z is relatively low and Z < 20.
• C)N/ Z is relatively large and Z < 20.
• D)Z is small.
• E)N is large.

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