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Wave Optics

Question
CBSEENPH12038726

You are given two nuclei X37 and Y34. Explain giving reasons, as to which one of the two nuclei is likely to be more stable?

Solution

In case of X37

Neutron to proton ratio is, 

neutron numberproton number = 7-33 = 43 = 1.33 

In case of Y34, neutron to proton ratio is given by, 
                         neutron numberproton number =4-33 = 13 = 0.33 

For stability, this ratio has to be close to one. 

Therefore, nucleus X37 is more stable than the nucleus Y34.

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