Magic nucleon numbers are associated with:
A)nuclei that decay via alpha decay
B)nuclei that decay via beta decay
C)nuclei that have equal numbers of protons and neutrons
D)nuclei that are relatively stable
E)nuclei that fission readily

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Magic nucleon numbers refer to numbers of protons or neutrons in a nucleus that result in a complete shell within the nucleus, leading to greater stability.

Magic Nucleon Numbers Are Associated With