The graph below demonstrates the neutron to proton ratio: From the graph shown many stable nuclei have an equal number of protons to neutrons, these are elements in the lighter sections of the periodic table. The heavier sections of the periodic table show that there are around 50% more neutrons than protons This stability ratio increases with the atomic number. At atomic number 80 the ratio is 1.5:1 for stable isotopes. Any isotope with an atomic number greater