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Interpretation:
The neutron to proton ratio for the heavier and lighter elements should be compared along with whether the value of this ratio decrease, increase or remain same as the
Concept Introduction:
The particles which are smaller than the atoms are said to be sub-atomic particles. The three basic sub-atomic particles are electrons, protons and neutrons.
An atom consists of protons, electrons and neutrons. Both neutrons and protons are packed closely together in the central part of the nucleus is known as nucleus. The electrons are in random and uniform motion around the nucleus.
The neutron to proton ratio is defined as the ratio of number of neutrons to the number of protons. It is denoted by n/z (atomic number is same as the number of protons).
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