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Why must heavy stable nucleus contain more neutrons than protons ?

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To understand why heavy stable nuclei contain more neutrons than protons, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nuclear Forces**: - In a nucleus, there are two types of forces at play: the nuclear force and the Coulomb force. The nuclear force is an attractive force that acts between all nucleons (neutrons and protons), while the Coulomb force is a repulsive force that acts between protons due to their positive charge. 2. **Role of Protons**: ...
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Read assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option. Assertion: Heavy nuclides tend to have more number of neutrons than protons. Reason: In heavy nuclei, as there is coulomb repulsion between protons, so excess of neutrons are preferable.

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