Multiple Choice
Why do heavy nuclei contain more neutrons than protons?
A) Neutrons dilute the electric repulsion of the protons.
B) Neutrons are lighter than protons.
C) Neutrons are heavier than protons
D) Neutrons are radioactive,and so are heavy nuclei.
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