Is the sulphur isotope `._(16)^(38)S` likely to be stable?

Explanation

We apply general criteria for nuclear stability.
criteriaon`1` Isotopes with `Z le 83` are unstable. With `Z=16`, this criterion is satisfied.
Criterion `2`Isotpes with even-even proton and neutron numbers are stable. The Isotopes `._(16)^(38)S`._(22)` is an even-even nucleus. This criterion is satisfied.
Criterion `3` For stability, `N//Z` ratio approximately unity. Here, `Z =16` and `N=22. N//Z` is not approximately unity. This criterion is not satisfried.
Therefore, `.^(38)S` is likely to be unstable. The nucleus is unstable and decays by `beta^(bar)` emission since it is neutron rich.