Physics · Nuclei
Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons than protons. This is primarily because:
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- 1nuclear forces between neutrons are weaker than those between protons.
- 2neutrons decay into protons through beta decay.
- 3electrostatic forces between protons are repulsive and require more neutrons to provide attractive nuclear forces.✓
- 4neutrons are heavier than protons.
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electrostatic forces between protons are repulsive and require more neutrons to provide attractive nuclear forces.
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