For heavier nuclei (Z > 40), which of the following describes the relative number of protons and neutrons in the nuclei that exist? they are about equal there are more protons than neutrons there are more neutrons than protons

For heavier nuclei (Z > 40), which of the following describes the relative number of protons and neutrons in the nuclei that exist? they are about equal there are more protons than neutrons there are more neutrons than protons

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