Question

Which atomic number corresponds to the element which is most stable? 1 3 8 16 36

Answer 1

8

Step-by-step explanation:

Certain numbers called magic numbers are attributed to filled nuclear shells. Nuclei having this exact number of these magic number of protons are known to be extra stable. These magic numbers include 2,8,20,28,50,82 or 126 neutrons or protons.

Hence the atom with proton number of atomic number 8 is the most stable among the lot

Answer 2

Which atomic number corresponds to the element which is most stable? 1 3 8 16 36

Step-by-step explanation:

8 which is oxygen is the most stable among all (Hydrogen, lithium, sulphur and krypton)