Which of the following statements regarding nuclear stability is true?
A)A stable element always has an equal number of protons and neutrons.
B)The most abundant isotope of an element always has an equal number of protons and neutrons.
C)Very few elements have at least one radioactive isotope.
D)Hydrogen is the only element whose most abundant isotope contains more protons than neutrons.

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Hydrogen's most abundant isotope, Protium, has one proton and no neutrons, making it unique among elements for having more protons than neutrons in its most abundant form.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Nuclear Stability Is True