What element spontaneously splits into a lighter nucleus and an even lighter helium nucleus?

Q: Different nuclides of the same element have the same number of protons and the same number of…

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Q: If an isotope with 7 proton and 8 neutrons were to fuse with another isotope with five protons and…

A: The objective of the question is to find the shorthand description of the final nucleus after a…

Q: In which of the following is it possible for an entirely new atom to form. (Mark all that apply)…

A: Given problem is based on the Nuclear Physics concept. We have asked, in which process entirely new…

Q: What is the approximate size (cm) of a nucleus?

A: The  nucleus is found at the center of an atom. It consists of proton and neutron inside it. In 1911…

Q: Which of these elements is not “cooked up” by thermonuclear fusion processes in stellar interiors:…

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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: Calculate the density of the nucleus.

A: To find : density of nucleus

Q: Atoms of the same element whose nuclei have the same number of neutrons but a different number O of…

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Q: A alpha particle is O A. an electron emitted by a larger nucleus. O B. a form of highly penetrating…

A: Particles containing two protons and two neutrons are known as alpha particles. They are emitted by…

Q: An element has an atomic number of 42 and a mass number of 105. Using your determination as to…

A: The atomic number (Z) of an element is the number of protons in its nucleus. The mass number (A) of…

Q: In the reaction n+ 12C → a ±? , what is the product nucleus?

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Q: Which will leak more neutrons, two separate pieces of uranium or the same pieces stuck together?

A: The uranium atom give neutrons during fission.

Q: Name two isotopes that undergo nuclear fission.

A: The two isotopes that undergo nuclear fission are Plutonium - 239 and Uranium - 235.

Q: How much energy is required to remove a proton from  157? ? (Units: MeV)   The following table…

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Q: The helium isotope He is unstable. What kind of decay would you expect it to undergo? gamma decay…

A: The helium isotope He26 is unstable. The decay of this helium isotope is beta decay.

Q: What is the energy released when three alpha particles combine to form 12C?

A: Given: Mass of C12 is mC=12u. Mass of alpha particle mHe=4.0026u.

Q: Astatine-220 releases an alpha particle. What element results, and what is its mass number?

A: Parent nuclei = Astatine - 220 Atomic number = 85 atomic mass = 220 u Products after decay Alpha…

Q: Energy input is required to fuse medium-mass nuclei, such as iron or cobalt, into more massive…

A: Nuclear fusion is the reaction where combination of two nuclei occurs. An example of the fusion…