Question

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6. An atom with even number of protons is more stable
I possesses higher binding energy per nucleon
II is fissionable with slow neutrons
III Which of the following is/are true?
A. only i
B. i & ii
C. i & iii
D. All of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

d. all of these..........

Answer 2

an atom with even number of protons is more stable possesses higher binding energy per nucleon and is fissionable with slow neutrons option d is the correct answer ( all of these)

Explanation:

1.Nuclides containing even numbers of both protons and neutrons are most stable and this means less radioactive. than nuclides containing even numbers of protons and odd numbers of neutrons.

2.In general, nuclear stability is greater for nuclides containing even numbers of protons and neutrons or both.

3.The amount of energy released when a nucleus forms from its component nucleons is the nuclear binding energy.

4.The larger the value of the mass defect, the greater the nuclear binding energy and the more stable the nucleus