Explain the main characteristics that distinguish stable nucleus from unstable nucleus in terms of: I. II. Physical characteristics; radioactivity and other nuclear reactivity phenomena. Nuclear structure (number of nucleons, magic numbers, etc.).

Q: Explain as to why or why not the formula for total mass of a nucleus ???? given below in term of…

A: Nucleus are made up of protons and neutrons. A proton carries a positive charge equal in magnitude…

Q: Which of the following is a measure of the relative stability of the nucleus? A. binding energy B.…

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Q: 13. Some of the alpha particles impinged on a metal foil can pass through the foil; this indicates…

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Q: Madame Curie filled glass vials with pure radon, produced by her radium, for use in hospitals. Radon…

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Q: This given isotope Radon-222 is unstable and its presence in homes may constitute a health hazard.…

A: The decay of the Radon-222 isotope is provided below.

Q: Determine the nuclear radius (in fm) for each of the following nuclei. 24 (a) 12 Mg fm 18 (b) fm

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Q: A man, whose lungs are on average filled with 1 liter of inhaled air, lives in a house with a radon…

A: Given(s): Average inhaled air= 1 lit. Radon gas activity, A=1.0 x10-12 Curie/liter. Require:…

Q: 45) Which nuclide X would properly complete the following reaction: on +92U235= 36 Kr94 +X+3on¹ OA)…

A: 0n1 + 92U235  = 36Kr94 + X + 30n1In any chemical reaction mass, total mass of reaction reamains…

Q: Q2) The figure shows nuclear matter density for several nuclei. 015 0.05 A) Estimate core density,…

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Q: Nuclei with the same number of neutrons but different mass numbers are called isotones. Write the…

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Q: A radioactive isotope decays by ß- emission. a) i What is radioactive decay, and how is it related…

A: Atoms consist of a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons. The stability…

Q: 9) How many half-lives are required for the number of radioactive nuclei to decrease to…

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Q: 1. Neutron captured by beta decay happened to 238Np3 is irradiated with neutrons. a. Write the…

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Q: A new element, Philosophium, was discovered. It has a decay constant of 2.90 x 10-3 s¹ and is a…

A: The formula for alpha decay is: N(t)=N0e-λt .......................... (1) where N(t) is the amount…

Q: 3B. Write the equation for the beta-minus decay of Telurium-131. b) Write the element that is formed…

A: 52Te131 ->  53I131+ -1β0where Te is tellurium; I is iodine and -1β0 is beta-minus particle

Q: What kind of information can be extracted from the binding energy curve? Choose more than one answer…

A: Correct option: A. The binding energy per nucleon is not proportional to A(A-1)/2 because the…

Q: Since the uranium or plutonium nucleus fissions into several fission fragments whose mass…

A: A reaction in which the molecules or nuclei split into the medium mass nuclei is said to the nuclear…

Q: Q6. Compute the total binding energy and binding energy per nucleon for a) 7Li, b) 56Fe, and d) 235U

A: The binding energy () of a nucleus is given by the expression,…

Q: calculate the age of the earth.

A: The decay formula is to be used. Half life of both uranium is given.

Q: Determine the nuclear composition of the following isotopes:' for example Carbon-12 has 6 protons…

A: To determine nuclear composition of given isotopes.

Q: Help.answer.explain A nucleus of Th-231 undergoes beta decay. Write the equation that explains this.

A: A nucleus of Th-231 undergoes beta decay. To write the equation of beta decay.

Q: In radio-pharmacy Alpha, Beta-plus and Beta-minus are all different particles. Suppose an alpha…

A: The given particle is the alpha particle.

Q: The binding energy of a nucleus is 369.4 MeV. What is the mass defect of the nucleus in atomic mass…

A: Binding energy of a nucleus is B.E.=369.4 MeV Note: 1 J=6.2×1012 MeV 1 J=1 Nm 1 N=1 kg·m/s2 1…

Q: How many stable isobars do you expect with atomic mass number 97? Number If the nucleus 97 42 with…

A: As you didn't specify the particular questions to be answered,  as per the guidelines we are solving…

Q: 5. B-10 (D.p) reaction. Identify the: Daughter nuclide: 1. Reaction Equation: 2. 1°C "C 1°C B+ B+…

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Q: Q2: Fill in Blank (a) In B-decay, the total number of N and P in the nucleus which is equal to --.…

A: a) In beta decay, the total number of proton and neutron will remain constant, that is the mass…

Q: What is the binding energy of nucleus? Draw the binding energy per nucleon with the mass number and…

A: Binding energy of a nuclus is defined as as the energy liberated when a nuclus is breakdown to its…

Q: Pretest: Unit 5 Question 11 of 25 Which of the following nuclei is most stable based on its binding…

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Q: 1. Calculate the energy released in the fission reaction of 1 kg of uranium with the isotope…

A: 1) Fission of 1 atom of U235 gives 200 MeV of energy. Calculating the no. of atoms present in 3% (1…

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A: The half-life of the isotope is given in hours and minutes. We need to convert this into seconds for…

Q: Which of the following statements is true? a. The activity per unit mass of a radionuclide is termed…

A: The second statement is true as this is the law of radioactivity. dN/dt is directly proportional to…

Q: B. Write the balanced nuclear equation for the following reactions: 201 1. Alpha emission of Bi 83…

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Q: mp 3. | Density of the nucleus. (a) Using the empirical formula for the radius of a nucleus, show…

A: Step 1: Given: Empirical Formula for the radius of a nucleus: R = RoA(1/3) where Ro = 1.2×10-15m and…

Q: 183 183 W has atomic mass 182.9502245 u. 74 What is the atomic mass number for this nucleus? 183…

A: The given element is, 74W183 (Tungsten element) The atomic mass of the element is given as, M =…

Q: 1.) The decay constant, , is related to the probability that a nucleus will decay in a given unit…

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Q: Determine the Nuclear Mass Density from: a. Alpha Particles (2He4) b. Carbon (6C12) c. Oxygen (8016)…

A: Mass of alpha particle,Mass of carbon,Mass of oxygen,Determine the Nuclear Mass Density from a.…

Q: 5. Calculate the density of Ag-108, given Ro= 1.22 fm and mass of a nucleon = 1.67 X 10-27 kg.

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Q: Identify the following nuclear reaction H+H+He+y O a. fission O b. beta mìnus decay Oc. fusion O d.…

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Q: Iodine-131, a beta emitter, has a half-life of 8 days. A 2-gram sample of initially pure iodine-131…

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Q: II. Short Response. Directions: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha and beta decay of…

A: Finding out nuclear reactions, A) Alpha decay 1) 2) B) Beta decay 1) Strontium-92 2) Potassium-42