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How is an element called if the number of neutrons exceed the number of protons?.

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In a heavier nucleus, the repulsive force between the protons is very high. For stability, the nuclear force must dominate this electrostatic repulsive force. This is possible if the number of neutrons is greater than number of protons.

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