College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 29 - The Nucleus - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 995: 1

Answer

A

Work Step by Step

Carbon is the smallest and would have the smallest nuclear charge and the force would not be that big compared to the other atoms. Thus we can approach closest to Carbon.
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