10.1 Properties of Nuclei

Nucleon counts and nuclear symbols, isotopes and the radius-mass-number relation, why heavy nuclei run neutron-rich, and weighted atomic masses.

University Physics Volume 3, 10.1 Properties of Nuclei

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10.1 Exercise 1

Nucleus X is two times larger than nucleus Y. What is the ratio of their atomic masses?

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10.1 Exercise 2

Define and make clear distinctions between the terms neutron, nucleon, nucleus, and nuclide.

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10.1 Exercise 4

Find the atomic numbers, mass numbers, and neutron numbers for (a) $_{29}^{58} \text{C} \text{u} ,$ (b) $_{11}^{24} \text{N} \text{a} ,$ (c) $_{ 84}^{210} \text{P} \text{o} ,$ (d) $_{20}^{45} \text{C} \text{a} ,$ and (e) $_{ 82}^{206} \text{P} \text{b}$ .

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10.1 Exercise 6

The mass (M) and the radius (r) of a nucleus can be expressed in terms of the mass number, A. (a) Show that the density of a nucleus is independent of A. (b) Calculate the density of a gold (Au) nucleus. Compare your answer to that for iron (Fe).

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10.1 Exercise 8

Find the length of a side of a cube having a mass of 1.0 kg and the density of nuclear matter.

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