Modern Physics, 3rd Edition
Modern Physics, 3rd Edition
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 13P

(a)

To determine

Among the three isobars which has the highest neutron-proton ratio.

(a)

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Answer to Problem 13P

Among the three isobars 13955Cs has the highest neutron-proton ratio equal to 1.53_.

Explanation of Solution

Write the expression for neutron to proton ratio.

    neutron to proton ratio=AZZ        (I)

Here, A is the mass number, and Z is the atomic number.

Conclusion:

Substitute 55 for Z, and 139 for A in equation (I), to find neutron to proton ratio of 13955Cs.

    neutron to proton ratio=1395555=1.53

Substitute 57 for Z, and 139 for A in equation (I), to find neutron to proton ratio of 13957La.

    neutron to proton ratio=1395757=1.43

Substitute 59 for Z, and 139 for A in equation (I), to find neutron to proton ratio of 13959Pr.

    neutron to proton ratio=1395959=1.35

Therefore, among the three isobars 13955Cs has the highest neutron-proton ratio equal to 1.53_.

(b)

To determine

Among the three isobars which has the highest binding energy per nucleon.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 13P

Among the three isobars 13957La has the highest binding energy per nucleon equal to 8.353MeV_.

Explanation of Solution

Write the expression for binding energy per nucleon.

    EbA=1A[C1AC2A2/3C3(Z(Z1))A1/3C4(NZ)2A]

Here, EbA is the binding energy per nucleon, A is the mass number, and Z is the atomic number.

Conclusion:

Substitute 15.7 for C1, 17.8 for C2, 0.71 for C3, 23.6 for C4, 139 for A, 59 for Z  and 80 for N in equation (I), to find EbA for 13959Pr.

    EbA=1139[(15.7)(139)(17.8)(139)2/30.71(59)(58)(139)1/323.6(8059)2139]1139[(15.7)(139)(17.8)(139)2/30.71(59)(139)1/323.6(21)2139]=1160.8MeV139=8.351MeV

Substitute 15.7 for C1, 17.8 for C2, 0.71 for C3, 23.6 for C4, 139 for A, 59 for Z  and 82 for N in equation (I), to find EbA for 13957La.

    EbA=1139[(15.7)(139)(17.8)(139)2/30.71(55)(54)(139)1/323.6(8257)2139]1139[(15.7)(139)(17.8)(139)2/30.71(59)(139)1/323.6(25)2139]=1161.1MeV139=8.355MeV

Substitute 15.7 for C1, 17.8 for C2, 0.71 for C3, 23.6 for C4, 139 for A, 59 for Z  and 82 for N in equation (I), to find EbA for 13955Cs.

    EbA=1139[(15.7)(139)(17.8)(139)2/30.71(55)(54)(139)1/323.6(8455)2139]1139[(15.7)(139)(17.8)(139)2/30.71(59)(139)1/323.6(29)2139]=1154.9MeV139=8.308MeV

Therefore, among the three isobars 13957La has the highest binding energy per nucleon equal to 8.353MeV_.

(c)

To determine

Among the two radioactive nuclei (139Prand139Cs) which one is heavier.

(c)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 13P

Among the two radioactive nuclei 139Cs is more heavier.

Explanation of Solution

The mass of neutron is greater than the mass of proton , thus the atom with more number of nucleon (N)  and smallest atomic number (Z) is more heavier.

Therefore 13955Cs is more heavier having a mass of 138.913u.

Conclusion:

Therefore, among the two radioactive nuclei 139Cs is more heavier.

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