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Helium is the most stable element. All noble gases are "stable", but helium has the least amount of electrons, this causes it to be less affected by London dispersion forces (Vanderwal). This is why helium has the lowest boiling point of all elements.

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Where is unstable nuclei most commonly found?

Unstable nuclei are most commonly found in radioactive materials, such as uranium and radium. These materials emit radiation as the unstable nuclei undergo radioactive decay in an attempt to become more stable.


When are heavy nuclei most stable?

Heavy nuclei are most stable when their neutron-to-proton ratio approaches 1. Nuclei with too many or too few neutrons compared to protons will have higher instability. This balance contributes to stability by preventing the repulsion between protons from overpowering the attractive nuclear force.


Most stable types of nuclei have an number of protons and an number of neutrons?

Most stable nuclei have a roughly equal number of protons and neutrons, which helps to balance the forces that hold the nucleus together. This balance of protons and neutrons helps minimize the nucleus's potential energy, making it more stable.


Suppose the pennies represent nuclei of radioactive element what would the heads and tail represent?

In this analogy, the heads of the pennies could represent stable nuclei, while the tails could represent radioactive nuclei. Stable nuclei do not undergo spontaneous decay, while radioactive nuclei have the potential to decay and emit radiation over time.


Nuclei that have an excess of netrons can become stable by emitting what?

Nuclei that have an excess of neutrons can become stable by emitting beta particles (electrons or positrons). This process helps the nucleus increase its neutron-to-proton ratio and achieve a more stable configuration.

Related Questions

What Nuclei would be most stable?

70 protons, 98 neutrons


What are the key differences between stable and unstable nuclei?

Stable nuclei have a balanced number of protons and neutrons, while unstable nuclei have an imbalance. Unstable nuclei undergo radioactive decay to become more stable.


What is the difference between stable and unstable nuclei?

Stable nuclei have a balanced number of protons and neutrons, while unstable nuclei have an imbalance, leading to radioactive decay.


Does radioactive isotopes have a stable nuclei?

Radioactive isotopes are not stable.


Where is unstable nuclei most commonly found?

Unstable nuclei are most commonly found in radioactive materials, such as uranium and radium. These materials emit radiation as the unstable nuclei undergo radioactive decay in an attempt to become more stable.


When are heavy nuclei most stable?

Heavy nuclei are most stable when their neutron-to-proton ratio approaches 1. Nuclei with too many or too few neutrons compared to protons will have higher instability. This balance contributes to stability by preventing the repulsion between protons from overpowering the attractive nuclear force.


Is Helium the first element on the periodic table and the most stable element in the universe?

False (Hydrogen has the first position, Helium is the most stable)


Most stable types of nuclei have an number of protons and an number of neutrons?

Most stable nuclei have a roughly equal number of protons and neutrons, which helps to balance the forces that hold the nucleus together. This balance of protons and neutrons helps minimize the nucleus's potential energy, making it more stable.


Are the nuclei of final elements produced by nuclear decay more stable or less stable than the nuclei of original radioactive elements?

Of course they are more stable, therefore they formed naturally.


What nuclei would be the most stable?

10 protons, 12 neutrons


Which are more stable nuclei that have an even number of nucleons or nuclei that have an odd number of nucleons?

even


Are more stable nuclei that have an even number of nucleons or nuclei that have an odd number of nucleons?

even