All of the following statements concerning nuclei are true EXCEPT more stable isotopes have an even number of neutrons than an odd number. the neutron to proton ratio in stable nuclei increases as mass increases. elements with odd atomic numbers have more stable isotopes than do those with even atomic numbers. from He to Ca, stable nuclei have roughly equal numbers of protons and neutrons. only hydrogen-1 and helium-3 have more protons than neutrons.

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All of the following statements concerning nuclei are true EXCEPT
more stable isotopes have an even number of neutrons than an odd number.
the neutron to proton ratio in stable nuclei increases as mass increases.
elements with odd atomic numbers have more stable isotopes than do those with even atomic
numbers.
from He to Ca, stable nuclei have roughly equal numbers of protons and neutrons.
only hydrogen-1 and helium-3 have more protons than neutrons.
Transcribed Image Text:All of the following statements concerning nuclei are true EXCEPT more stable isotopes have an even number of neutrons than an odd number. the neutron to proton ratio in stable nuclei increases as mass increases. elements with odd atomic numbers have more stable isotopes than do those with even atomic numbers. from He to Ca, stable nuclei have roughly equal numbers of protons and neutrons. only hydrogen-1 and helium-3 have more protons than neutrons.
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