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: 3. There is xenon gas between the UO2 pellets and the zirconium clad because, (a) The fuel…
A: Required : Why is Xenon gas present between the UO2 pellets and zirconium clad.
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: 1. Neutron captured by beta decay happened to 238Np3 is irradiated with neutrons. a. Write the…
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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: A radioactive source emits both alpha and beta radiations. (i.)What does it mean for a substance to…
A: (i.) A radioactive source emits both alpha and beta radiations. A substance to be radioactive means…
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A: The decay formula is to be used. Half life of both uranium is given.
Q: v) Check Question 5: Radioactivity (See textbook Chapter 6 - Exercise 4) Natural uranium is a…
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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…
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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: Describe the Nuclear mass and Nuclear energy correlation.
A: The Nuclear mass and nuclear energy correlation is used to calculate the mass-energy balance and…
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: 37 184 H.W: Preparing a pure sample of a radioisotope of argon 1Ar containing 2.5x1016 nuclei. After…
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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: 1.) The decay constant, , is related to the probability that a nucleus will decay in a given unit…
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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: 4 of 6 The activation energy of 231 Th is 8.3MeV. If a nucleus of 230 Th captures a thermal neutron,…
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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
Q: 1. The isotope silver-107* undergoes gamma decay. Write the reaction equation, and determine the…
A: Introduction: Spontaneous emission of the energetic particle with high energy and high penetrating…
Q: If a fusion process requires an absorption of energy, does the average binding energy per nucleon…
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Q: . A gold coin has a mass of 8.0g. Assume that the gold coin is made entirely of 19 Au atoms.…
A: Given Actual mass of gold atom = 196.967 u Mass of gold = 8 g Mass defect is the difference of mass…
Q: Explain parent and daughter nucleus.
A: Parent nucleus: In a nuclear reaction, the nucleus undergoes decay is known as the parent nucleus.…
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