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A stable atom that has a large nucleus most likely contains
more neutrons than protons.
more protons than neutrons.
equal numbers of protons and neutrons.
changing numbers of protons and neutrons.
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More neutrons than protons.
Explanation: In large (heavy) nuclei extra neutrons provide additional strong nuclear force without adding electric repulsion, which helps overcome the increasing proton–proton Coulomb repulsion and stabilize the nucleus.
Explanation: In large (heavy) nuclei extra neutrons provide additional strong nuclear force without adding electric repulsion, which helps overcome the increasing proton–proton Coulomb repulsion and stabilize the nucleus.
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