Toss Up - Physics - Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT true?
W) nucleii with even atomic numbers are usually more stable
X) only eight stable nucleii have both an odd atomic number and an odd atomic mass number
Y) only eight stable nucleii have both an even atomic number and an even atomic mass number
Z) certain so-called 'magic numbers' are associated with very stable nucleii
ANSWER: X) ONLY EIGHT STABLE NUCLEII HAVE BOTH AN ODD ATOMIC NUMBER AND AN ODD ATOMIC MASS NUMBER