For light elements, what is the ratio of neutrons to protons that predicts a stable nucleus?

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15 August, 20:13

For light elements, what is the ratio of neutrons to protons that predicts a stable nucleus?

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The neutron-proton ratio also called as nuclear ratio is the ratio of the number of neutrons to the number of protons of a nucleus. The ratio generally increases with increasing atomic number on stable nuclei. Stable nuclei are generally elements that have atomic numbers below Uranium (92).