21. Nuclear Chemistry
Neutron to Proton Ratio
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
Does the argon-40 nuclide lie within the band of stability (shown in the image below)? If not, how would you change the neutron-proton ratio for the nuclei to increase its stability?
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Does the argon-40 nuclide lie within the band of stability (shown in the image below)? If not, how would you change the neutron-proton ratio for the nuclei to increase its stability?