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Why are there always more protons than neutrons in stable nuclei?


PRADEEP KUMAR 12th Jan, 2022
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PRADEEP KUMAR 12th Jan, 2022

Protons are positively charged sections of the atom, which means they oppose each other electrically. When there are more than 10 protons in a nucleus, this repulsion becomes excessive. As a result, a higher number of neutrons, which create only attractive forces, is required for stability.

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