OAll isotopes 284 protons are unstable (alpha decay most common) OElements $20 protons are most stable with n/p ratio of 1:1 D Elements~80 protons are most stable with n/p ratio of 1.5:1 ASSESSING NUCLEAR STABILITY: Circle the isotope from each pair below that is predicted to be more stable based on the guidelines above. 1. a. Calcium-40 versus Calcium-50 b. Lead-184 versus Lead 206 c. Carbon-12 Carbon-14 versus d. Helium-4 versus Uranium-238 e. Nitrogen-10 Nitrogen-14 versus

OAll isotopes 284 protons are unstable (alpha decay most common) OElements $20 protons are most stable with n/p ratio of 1:1 D Elements~80 protons are most stable with n/p ratio of 1.5:1 ASSESSING NUCLEAR STABILITY: Circle the isotope from each pair below that is predicted to be more stable based on the guidelines above. 1. a. Calcium-40 versus Calcium-50 b. Lead-184 versus Lead 206 c. Carbon-12 Carbon-14 versus d. Helium-4 versus Uranium-238 e. Nitrogen-10 Nitrogen-14 versus

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