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A large nucleus is more difficult to hold together than a small nucleus primarily due to the balance of nuclear forces. While the strong nuclear force binds protons and neutrons together, it has a limited range and becomes less effective over greater distances. In larger nuclei, the increased number of protons leads to greater electrostatic repulsion among them, which can overcome the attractive strong force. As a result, larger nuclei are more prone to instability and undergo radioactive decay more frequently.

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