Concept explainers
Rank from greatest to least the reduction in mass that accompanies fusion of the following pairs of atomic nuclei.
(A) two hydrogen nuclei
(B) two carbon nuclei
(C) two aluminum nuclei
(D) two iron nuclei
The ranking of the nuclei undergoes fusion by the reduction in mass from greatest to least.
Answer to Problem 28A
The ranking of the nuclei undergoes fusion by the reduction in mass from greatest to least is A, B, C, D.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The mass per nucleon greatest for lightest nuclei, least for iron and has an intermediate value for the heaviest nuclei.
The hydrogen nucleus is lightest among the given nuclei, so the reduction in the mass for hydrogen nuclei is greatest and least for the iron nuclei.
The nuclei of the carbon and aluminum are light after the hydrogen nuclei. So, the reduction in mass of carbon and aluminum follows hydrogen nuclei.
Conclusion:
Thus, the ranking of the nuclei undergoes fusion by the reduction in mass from greatest to least is A, B, C, D.
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