Chapter 11, Problem 11.1CYU

Check Your Understanding What is the baryon number of a hydrogen nucleus?

To determine

The Baryon number of a hydrogen nucleus

Answer to Problem 11.1CYU

The Baryon number of a hydrogen nucleus is +1.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Baryons are particles that are made up of 3 quarks. Baryon number of particles is denoted by B, and the Baryon number of a baryon itself is +1.

Generally, baryons has valance quarks which are of odd numbers. It is generally a subatomic particle. It is the particle of quark based one which belongs to hadron family.

Because of baryon conservation, the nucleus of hydrogen do not decay as it has a single proton.

The sum of protons and neutrons gives the baryon conservation.

Hydrogen nucleus consists of one proton and no neutron. Since, the Baryon number of a proton is +1, so the Baryon number of a hydrogen nucleus is also +1.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the Baryon number of a hydrogen nucleus is +1.