Nuclear Binding Energy: Heavier Stable Nuclei Tend to Have

question 40

Multiple Choice

Nuclear binding energy: Heavier stable nuclei tend to have

• A) half as many protons as neutrons.
• B) the same number of neutrons and protons.
• C) more neutrons than protons.
• D) no clear trend in the relative number of neutrons and protons.
• E) more protons than neutrons.

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