Which of the following statements are true concerning a stable nucleus? Check all that apply ... There is a limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the short range of the strong nuclear force. A stable nucleus contains a larger number of neutrons than protons. There is no limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the great strength of the strong nuclear force. A stable nucleus contains nearly equal numbers of protons and neutrons. A stable nucleus contains a larger number of protons than neutrons.

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Which of the following statements are true concerning a stable nucleus? Check all that apply ... There is a limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the short range of the strong nuclear force. A stable nucleus contains a larger number of neutrons than protons. There is no limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the great strength of the strong nuclear force. A stable nucleus contains nearly equal numbers of protons and neutrons. A stable nucleus contains a larger number of protons than neutrons.

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Gerald Harmon · Answer 1

There is a limit to the size of a stable nucleus because of the short range of the strong nuclear force

A stable nucleus contains nearly equal numbers of protons and neutrons

Explanation:

For an atom nucleus to be stable it has to have a balance between the strong nuclear forces keeping the protons and neutrons together against the repulsive electrostatic forces of the positively charged protons. When the nucleus is too large, the binding energy of the strong nuclear forces, that act over a short range, may not be sufficient to hold the nucleus together hence causing instability.