What Are Magic Numbers with Reference to Nuclear Stability

question 94

Multiple Choice

What are magic numbers with reference to nuclear stability?

• A) The number of nuclear particles of elements not located in the belt of stability
• B) The number of nuclear particles of radioactive elements
• C) The number of nuclear particles in generally more stable nuclei
• D) None of these choices.

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