The Element Uranium (U, Atomic No

question 85

Multiple Choice

The element uranium (U, atomic no. = 92) often has 146 (or more) neutrons but it will still undergo radioactive decay. Which statement might best describe why?

• A)The attractive forces of the nucleons have a limited range.
• B)Any isolated neutron is not stable and will undergo spontaneous transformation into a proton and an electron.
• C)The force is strong with U, but tainted with the dark side it is.
• D)both A and B
• E)none of the above

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