Question
When is said to be the nucleus unstable?

Answer

  • It is the balance of protons and neutrons in a nucleus which determines whether a nucleus will be stable or unstable.
  • Too many neutrons or protons upset this balance disrupting the binding energy from the strong nuclear forces making the nucleus unstable.

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