Question

If the number of protons or neutrons is even the spin of the nucleus will be which of the following?

(a) Integral spin

(b) Half integral spin

(c) Zero spin

(d) Positive spin

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Zero spin

The explanation is: If the number of protons or neutrons is even the spin of the nucleus will be zero. Examples are C12 and O16.