Properties of the Nucleus: a Certain Nucleus Containing 8 Protons

question 75

Multiple Choice

Properties of the nucleus: A certain nucleus containing 8 protons and 7 neutrons has a radius R. Which of the following values would be closest to the expected value of the radius of a nucleus having 51 protons and 69 neutrons?

• A) 1.85R
• B) 2.00R
• C) 2.14R
• D) 6.38R
• E) 8.00R

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