Choose the INCORRECT Statement

question 38

Multiple Choice

Choose the INCORRECT statement.

• A)The nuclear binding energy is the mass changed to energy that holds the nucleus together.
• B)Magic numbers are certain numbers of protons and/or neutrons which are especially stable.
• C)Even numbers of protons and neutrons are more stable.
• D)Particular ratios of neutrons to protons are more stable.
• E)All isotopes below Bi are stable.

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