Chapter 25, Problem 41E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The nuclides naturally more stable in between $N{e}_{}andNe$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The balance between protons and neutrons in a nucleus determine the nucleus will be stable or not. The element of smaller atomic numbers should have the same number of protons and neutrons in accordance to make a nucleus stable.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The nuclides naturally more stable in between $O{}_{}andO$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Unequal numerical distribution of proton and neutron in the nucleus leads to nuclear instability. So, the number of these two should be the same in elements having smaller atomic numbers.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The nuclides naturally more stable in between $L{i}_{}andLi$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Normally, in naturally occurring elements unequal numerical distribution of proton and neutron in the nucleus leads to nuclear instability. In side nucleus, if a number of proton and neutrons both are in odd numbers this atom is naturally unstable.