Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Why a Large

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes why a large nucleus is more likely to undergo radioactive decay?

• A)The nuclear forces are not as strong as the repulsive electrical forces between nucleons.
• B)The nuclear force between the nucleons are very strong and squeeze out other nucleons.
• C)The nucleon-nucleon attraction is stronger than the proton-proton repulsion.
• D)The proton-proton repulsion cannot overcome the nucleon attraction.
• E)All nuclei are equally likely to undergo radioactive decay.

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