Which of the Following Isotopes Is the Most Stable

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following isotopes is the most stable?

• A)(⁶He,4.89 MeV/nucleon)
• B)(²⁰Ne,8.03 MeV/nucleon)
• C)(²⁸Si,8.44 MeV/nucleon)
• D)(²³²Th,7.62 MeV/nucleon)

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