Which one of the following statements concerning stable nuclei is true?
A)Stable nuclei have nucleon numbers less than 83.
B)Stable nuclei generally have odd atomic numbers.
C)Stable nuclei have atomic numbers greater than 83.
D)Stable nuclei generally have an odd number of neutrons.
E)Stable nuclei generally have more neutrons than protons.

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Stable nuclei generally have more neutrons than protons, especially as the atomic number increases, to help offset the repulsive forces between protons.

Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Stable Nuclei Is