Which one of the following combinations of neutrons/protons results in the lowest number of nonradioactive (stable)isotopes?
A)even number protons/even number neutrons
B)even number protons/odd number neutrons
C)odd number protons/even number neutrons
D)odd number protons/odd number neutrons

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The combination of odd number protons and odd number neutrons results in the lowest number of nonradioactive (stable) isotopes. This is because the nuclear forces that bind the nucleus together are less favorable in this configuration, leading to fewer stable isotopes compared to other combinations.

Which One of the Following Combinations of Neutrons/protons Results in the Lowest