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Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons than protons. This is...

Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons than protons. This is because of the fact that

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  1. Aneutrons are heavier than protons
  2. Bthe electrostatic forces between protons are repulsive
  3. Cneutrons decay into protons through beta decay
  4. Dthe nuclear forces between neutrons are weaker than those between protons

Correct answer

B. the electrostatic forces between protons are repulsive

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