- What makes a nucleus unstable? Which atoms tend to be unstable? (1Dint)

Bertrand P asked Aug 21, 2023

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Bertrand P asked Aug 21, 2023

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A nucleus is unstable when the forces among the particles that make it up are unbalanced. This make the nucleus have an excess of internal energy.

All elements with Z>83 are unstable and radioactive.

Zlatan answered Aug 27, 2023

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