For atoms, which of the following statement is correct?

Question

For atoms, which of the following statement is correct? (A) Heavier nuclei have more neutrons than protons (B) Heavier nuclei have equal number of protons and neutrons (C) Lighter nuclei have more neutrons than protons (D) Lighter nuclei have less number of neutrons than protons

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

For atoms, heavy nuclei are the one that usually has more number of neutrons than protons. However, light nuclei are the one that has equal number of protons and neutrons.

Q. For atoms, which of the following statement is correct?

Heavier nuclei have more neutrons than protons

Heavier nuclei have equal number of protons and neutrons

Lighter nuclei have more neutrons than protons

Lighter nuclei have less number of neutrons than protons

For heavier nuclei, atomic mass varies as square of atomic number

For atoms, heavy nuclei are the one that usually has more number of neutrons than protons. However, light nuclei are the one that has equal number of protons and neutrons.