Statement 1: The 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^(@) slope as the atomic number is increased, and Statement 2: Proton-Proton electrostatic repulsions begin to overcome attractive forces involving protons and neutrons in heavier nuclides.

Statement 1: The plot of atomic number (y-axis) versus number of neutr

1.	Statement 1: The 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^(@) slope as the atomic number is increased, and 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 CORRECT EXPLANATION for statement 1. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true Answer :A