Statement-1: Th plot of atomic number (y-axis) versus number of neutrons (x-axis) for stable nuclei shows a curvature towards x-axis from the line of 45^(@)C slope as the atomic number is increased. Statement-2: Proton-proton electrostatic repulsions begin to overcome attractive forces involving protons and neutrons in heavier nuclides.

Statement-1: Th plot of atomic number (y-axis) versus number of neutro

1.	Statement-1: Th plot of atomic number (y-axis) versus number of neutrons (x-axis) for stable nuclei shows a curvature towards x-axis from the line of 45^(@)C slope as the atomic number is increased. Statement-2: Proton-proton electrostatic repulsions begin to overcome attractive forces involving protons and neutrons in heavier nuclides.
Answer» Statement-1 is True, statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct EXPLANTION for Statement-1. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOTA correct EXPLANATION for Statement-1 Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. Answer :a