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Which answer choice best explains why atoms of carbon-14 (C-14) are unstable?

Which answer choice best explains why atoms of carbon-14 (C-14) are unstable?
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Which answer choice best explains why atoms of carbon-14 (C-14) are unstable?

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Atomic nucleus of carbon is relatively light (as opposed to Z>82) so ratio of number of neutrons to protons is best choice to explain why C-14 is unstable (stable atoms got A/N=1).

A/N in C-14 = 12/8 = 1,5
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