The Primary Reason That Very Large Nuclei Are Unstable Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

The primary reason that very large nuclei are unstable is due to

• A)the cumulative repulsive force of the protons.
• B)the cumulative attractive force between the protons and the orbiting electrons.
• C)the repulsive force between the neutrons and the protons.
• D)the extreme weakness of the gravitational attraction of the protons.

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