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A smaller nucleus is generally more stable.
Below are some general rules: # (Except for really small nuclei) All stable nuclei contain a number of neutrons that is equal to or greater than the number of protons. # Nuclei with too few or too many neutrons is unstable. # If a nuclei has even numbers of nucleons, it's generally more stable. # Nuclei with "magic numbers" usually tend to be more stable.
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What happens to a nucleus of an unstable atom?
the unstable nucleus will decay into smaller, stable particles.
Why is nitrogen ion larger than fluoride ion?
The nitride ion has a larger negative charge than the fluoride ion and a smaller positive charge in its nucleus, which means a greater repulsion within the electron shells and a lesser attraction to the nucleus.
Larger a nucleus is the greater its?
the larger the nucleus is, the greater the cell's mass
What Nucleus Structure of Sodium?
Not very stable, that's for sure.
What makes nucleus stable?
The strong nuclear force must balance electrostatic forces in the nucleus
Is the atom that remains after the nucleus disintegrate larger of smaller than the original atom?
smaller
Are chromosomes larger than a cell?
No, chromosomes are smaller than cells. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of cells which codes for the synthesis of proteins.
What is the two smaller nuclei joining to form a larger nucleus?
fusion
What happens to a nucleus of an unstable atom?
the unstable nucleus will decay into smaller, stable particles.
Combines two smaller nuclei to make a larger nucleus?
Geiger counter
What do you call a smaller crystal used to grow a larger crystal?
a nucleus or plural nuclei
What is a characteristic of a radioactive nucleus?
A radioactive atom is an atom of an element with an unstable nucleus.
Is nucleus smaller than atom?
An atom comprises an atomic nucleus with orbiting electrons. So the nucleus is smaller than an atom. To phrase it the opposite way, an atom is alwys larger than the nucleus (of the same atom of course!!)
What make a nucleus a stable?
A nucleus is stable if the electrostatic and strong nuclear forces balance out.
An electron is much larger than an atom?
an electron is much much smaller than an atom. An electron is a portion of the nucleus in an atom.
Large nuclei are unstable because the nuclear force what?
The largest stable nucleus is that of Uranium 238. The only somewhat stable larger element is Plutonium 239 with a half-life of 26,000 years. Californium has a half life in days. Actually, we do not really understand the force that holds the nucleus of an atom together, the strong force. Its size is slightly larger than half the diameter of a proton. We know from atom smashers that heat can overcome the strong force. The number of neutrons grows at a far greater rate than the number of protons as a nucleus becomes larger. As the number of neutrons grow, the radioactivity increases and the heat increases. As the heat increases, the strong force is overcome. The nucleus splits into smaller pieces.
What is the reaction of nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process of merging nuclei with smaller masses into a nucleus with a larger mass.
