Which outcome results when mismatched nucleon binding energies exist?

💡 Explanation

An unstable nucleus undergoes radioactive decay because lower total binding energy means the strong nuclear force can no longer effectively counteract electromagnetic repulsion; therefore the nucleus will decay, rather than remain stable at minimal energy.

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