Question

Choose the WRONG statement.

• A. The nuclear force becomes weak if the nucleus contains too many protons compared to the number of neutrons
• B. The nuclear force becomes weak if the nucleus contains too many neutrons compared to the number of protons
• C. Nuclei with atomic number greater than 82 show a tendency to disintegrate
• D. The nuclear force becomes very strong if the nucleus contains a large number of nucleons

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

With an increase in nucleons, the effect of nuclear force decreases. Hence the correct option is d.