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why is the nucleus of an element unstable

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Answered by Arwazkhan
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Unstable Nuclei. ... In summary 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.
Answered by Anonymous
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Q. why is nucleus of an atom is unstable?
A.In some atoms the binding energy is not strong enough to hold the nucleus together, and the nuclei of these atoms are said to be unstable. Unstable atoms will lose neutrons and protons as they attempt to become stable
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