Explain the main characteristics that distinguish stable nucleus from unstable nucleus in terms of: I. Potential or core interactions. II. Core binding energy.

Q: From the following numbers of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, choose the symbol for the…

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Q: Calculate the mass defect and nuclear binding energy per nu- cleon of each nuclide. a. O-16 (atomic…

A: (a) Given actual mass of O-16=15.994915amu Mass of proton=1.00757 Mass of neutron=1.00893 Mass of…

Q: a) Write a balanced nuclear reaction for the alpha decay of 222Rn. b) The half-life of 222Rn is…

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A: The initial mass of 124/55Cs is m = 8.5 μg = 8.5x10-6 g and the molar mass is M = 124 gHence, the…

Q: Why is a larger nucleus generally less stable than a smaller nucleus?

A: A nucleus is held together majorly by strong force, which is a short range force.

Q: Consider the following three atoms: Ar (protons = 18, neutrons = 21, atomic mass = 38.964313 u), K…

A: The stability of an isotope is determined by the neutron-to-proton ratio. A stable nucleus generally…

Q: ow Nuclear Radiations interact with matter. Explain in detail?

A: Nuclear reactions have no effect on valence electrons of the atom and hence, there are no chemical…

Q: with A4> Ap. Will the two samples ever 4 have (simultaneously) the same decay rate? 12 Figure 42-18…

A: Beta decay results in a nucleus with an increased atomic number. Thus, the ‘d’ arrow (where only Z…

Q: Oxygen-15 undergoes BETA-Positive decay and emits a positron and  a neutrino. a) Write the formula…

A: a) Beta positive decay of oxygen 18 undergoes as  O815→N715+e10+ϑwhere e10 is the positron and ϑ is…

Q: Use the binding energy per nucleon curve in the figure above to determine how much energy must be…

A: The binding energy is equal to the amount of energy released in forming the nucleus or amount of…

Q: What is the difference between fision and fusion? Fission is about one nucleus breaking apart while…

A: Fission : The phenomenon of splitting of a heavy , unstable nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei…

Q: Using the Line of Stability graph, predict the type(s) of decay that each of the following…

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Q: A particular rock is thought to be 250 million years old. If it contains 4.51 mg of 238U, how much…

A: Radioactivity is a process in which unstable heavy nuclei convert into more stable lighter nuclei…

Q: Consider the 1² N nucleus. Find approximate values for its (a) radius, (b) volume, and (c) density.…

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Q: What is the size of the nuclei? What are the forces that act between nucleons? How can you estimate…

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Q: The largest stable nucleus has a nucleon number of 209, and the smallest has a nucleon number of 1.…

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Q: Determine mass defect, the binding energy, and the binding energy per nucleon of an O-16 nucleus.…

A: Given, Mass of O-16 nucleus (MO)= 15.9905 amu  Mass of proton (mp)= 1.00728 amu  Mass of…

Q: What is the optimum temperature for D-T fusion reaction rate?

A: question asked: Optimum temperature required for Deuterium - Tritium fusion reaction.

Q: hat is the approximate radius of a 112/48 Cd nucleus?

A: Given: The element is 112/48 Cd.

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: Why do some nuclides (like 3I) decay? (b) What type nuclide will always decay?

A: (a) When the nucleus of an atom is unstable, it tends to decay by spontaneously emitting energy in…