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(a)
The density of oxygen nucleus.
(a)

Answer to Problem 20E
The density of oxygen nucleus is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the nuclear density of an atom.
Here,
Write the expression for the radius of a nucleus.
Write the expression for the nuclear density.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the nuclear density of oxygen is
(b)
The ratio of the oxygen nucleus density to the density of water.
(b)

Answer to Problem 20E
The ratio of oxygen nucleus density to the density of water is
Explanation of Solution
The density of the water is
Write the expression for the ratio of two densities.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the ratio of oxygen nucleus density to the density of water is
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