Question

Which of the following statements is/are true?
1) Neutrons increase the average distance between protons within the nuclei, potentially leading to a more stable nucleus.
2) Neutrons increase the binding energy of a nucleus without adding electrostatic repulsion, potentially leading to a more stable nucleus.
3) The conversion of a proton to a neutron through beta emission may produce a stable isotope.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 1, 2, and 3

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