A stable atom that has a large nucleus most likely contains

1. more neutrons than protons.

2. more protons than neutrons.

3. equal numbers of protons and neutrons.

4. changing numbers of protons and neutrons.

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Jerimiah Acosta

13 January, 23:31

A stable atom that has a large nucleus most likely contains

1. more neutrons than protons.

2. more protons than neutrons.

3. equal numbers of protons and neutrons.

4. changing numbers of protons and neutrons.

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Jensen · Answer 1

3. Equal numbers of protons and neutrons

Explanation:

The nucleus becomes unstable if the ratio of protons to neutrons is less than 1:1 or more than 1:1.5.

The most stable nucleus has a neutron proton ratio of 1:1 which means that they can not release a neutron or a proton to decay.

Nucleus 3 is therefore the most stable.

A stable atom that has a large nucleus most likely contains1. more neutrons than protons.2. more protons than neutrons.3. equal numbers of protons and neutrons.4. changing numbers of protons and neutrons.

A stable atom that has a large nucleus most likely contains

1. more neutrons than protons.

2. more protons than neutrons.

3. equal numbers of protons and neutrons.

4. changing numbers of protons and neutrons.