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How does the neutron to proton ratio affect the stability of an atomic nucleus ?

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Answered by bobpursley
If the neutron to proton ratio is not near 2:1 for the heavier elements, the isotope will not be stable. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Table_isotopes_en.svg/350px-Table_isotopes_en.svg.png
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