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Why nucleus is stable?

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In summary it is the balance of protons and neutrons in a nucleus which determines whether a nucleus will bestable or unstable. Too many neutrons or protons upset this balance disrupting the binding energy from the strong nuclear forces making the nucleus unstable.
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Unstable Nuclei. ... In summary it is the balance of protons and neutrons in a nucleus which determines whether a nucleus will be stable or unstable. Too many neutrons or protons upset this balance disrupting the binding energy from the strong nuclear forces making the nucleus unstable.
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