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Proserpina

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5. The discussion indicates two problems with larger atoms
Sun Jan 3, 2016, 03:25 PM
Jan 2016

The first is stability of the nucleus of any larger size. The second is the ability to hold stable another electron in a new shell. Interesting idea of a kind of tandem-nuclei, two strongly stable nuclei (apparently there are certain configurations that are better at holding together than most) in a stable bond that creates a "double-strength" nucleus....

quantum physics is only a hobby for me...I claim no expertise.

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