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Objectives: After completing this module, you should be able to: Define and apply the concepts of mass number, atomic number, and isotopes. Define and apply concepts of radioactive decay and nuclear reactions. State the various conservation laws, and discuss their application for nuclear reactions.

Composition of Matter All of matter is composed of at least three fundamental particles (approximations): Particle Fig. Sym Mass Charge Size Electron e- 9.11 x 10-31 kg -1.6 x 10-19 C  Proton p 1.673 x 10-27 kg +1.6 x 10-19 C 3 fm Neutron n 1.675 x 10-31 kg 0 3 fm The mass of the proton and neutron are close, but they are about 1840 times the mass of an electron.

The Atomic Nucleus Compacted nucleus: 4 protons 5 neutrons Beryllium Atom Since atom is electri-cally neutral, there must be 4 electrons. 4 electrons

Modern Atomic Theory The Bohr atom, which is sometimes shown with electrons as planetary particles, is no longer a valid representation of an atom, but it is used here to simplify our discussion of energy levels. The uncertain position of an electron is now described as a probability distribution—loosely referred to as an electron cloud.

Definitions A nucleon is a general term to denote a nuclear particle - that is, either a proton or a neutron. The atomic number Z of an element is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of that element. The mass number A of an element is equal to the total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons). The mass number A of any element is equal to the sum of the atomic number Z and the number of neutrons N : A = N + Z

For example, consider beryllium (Be): Symbol Notation A convenient way of describing an element is by giving its mass number and its atomic number, along with the chemical symbol for that element. For example, consider beryllium (Be):

Example 1: Describe the nucleus of a lithium atom which has a mass number of 7 and an atomic number of 3. Lithium Atom A = 7; Z = 3; N = ? N = A – Z = 7 - 3 neutrons: N = 4 Protons: Z = 3 Electrons: Same as Z

Isotopes of Elements Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of protons (Z1= Z2), but a different number of neutrons (N). (A1  A2) Helium - 4 Helium - 3 Isotopes of helium

The following are best described as nuclides: Because of the existence of so many isotopes, the term element is sometimes confusing. The term nuclide is better. A nuclide is an atom that has a definite mass number A and Z-number. A list of nuclides will include isotopes. The following are best described as nuclides:

Atomic mass unit: 1 u = 1.6606 x 10-27 kg One atomic mass unit (1 u) is equal to one-twelfth of the mass of the most abundant form of the carbon atom--carbon-12. Atomic mass unit: 1 u = 1.6606 x 10-27 kg Common atomic masses: Proton: 1.007276 u Neutron: 1.008665 u Electron: 0.00055 u Hydrogen: 1.007825 u

Radioactivity As the heavier atoms become more unstable, particles and photons are emitted from the nucleus and it is said to be radioactive. All elements with A > 82 are radioactive. a b- b+ g Examples are: Alpha particles a b- particles (electrons) Gamma rays g b+ particles (positrons)

The Alpha Particle An alpha particle a is the nucleus of a helium atom consisting of two protons and two neutrons tightly bound. Charge = +2e- = 3.2 x 10-19 C Mass = 4.001506 u Relatively low speeds ( 0.1c ) Not very penetrating

The Beta-minus Particle A beta-minus particle b- is simply an electron that has been expelled from the nucleus. Charge = e- = -1.6 x 10-19 C - Mass = 0.00055 u - High speeds (near c) - Very penetrating -

The Positron A beta positive particle b+ is essentially an electron with positive charge. The mass and speeds are similar. Charge = +e- = 1.6 x 10-19 C + Mass = 0.00055 u + High speeds (near c) + Very penetrating +

The Gamma Photon A gamma ray g has very high electromagnetic radiation carrying energy away from the nucleus. Charge = Zero (0) g Mass = zero (0) g Speed = c (3 x 108 m/s) g Most penetrating radiation g

X is parent atom and Y is daughter atom Radioactive Decay As discussed, when the ratio of N/Z gets very large, the nucleus becomes unstable and often particles and/or photons are emitted. Alpha decay results in the loss of two protons and two neutrons from the nucleus. X is parent atom and Y is daughter atom The energy is carried away primarily by the K.E. of the alpha particle.

Radium-226 decays into radon-222. Example 2: Write the reaction that occurs when radium-226 decays by alpha emission. From tables, we find Z and A for nuclides. The daughter atom: Z = 86, A = 222 Radium-226 decays into radon-222.

X is parent atom and Y is daughter atom Beta-minus Decay Beta-minus b- decay results when a neutron decays into a proton and an electron. Thus, the Z-number increases by one. X is parent atom and Y is daughter atom The energy is carried away primarily by the K.E. of the electron. -

The Half-Life The half-life T1/2 of an isotope is the time in which one-half of its unstable nuclei will decay. No Number of Half-lives Number Undecayed Nuclei 1 4 3 2 Where n is number of half-lives

Half-Life (Cont.) The same reasoning will apply to activity R or to amount of material. In general, the following three equations can be applied to radioactivity: Nuclei Remaining Activity R Mass Remaining Number of Half-lives:

First we determine the number of half-lives: Example 3: A sample of iodine-131 has an initial activity of 5 mCi. The half-life of I-131 is 8 days. What is the activity of the sample 32 days later? First we determine the number of half-lives: n = 4 half-lives R = 0.313 mCi There would also be 1/16 remaining of the mass and 1/16 of the number of nuclei.

Nuclear Reactions It is possible to alter the structure of a nucleus by bombarding it with small particles. Such events are called nuclear reactions: General Reaction: x + X  Y + y For example, if an alpha particle bombards a nitrogen-14 nucleus it produces a hydrogen atom and oxygen-17:

Conservation Laws For any nuclear reaction, there are three conservation laws which must be obeyed: Conservation of Charge: The total charge of a system can neither be increased nor decreased. Conservation of Nucleons: The total number of nucleons in a reaction must be unchanged. Conservation of Mass Energy: The total mass-energy of a system must not change in a nuclear reaction.

Example 7: Use conservation criteria to determine the unknown element in the following nuclear reaction: Charge before = +1 + 3 = +4 Charge after = +2 + Z = +4 Z = 4 – 2 = 2 (Helium has Z = 2) Nucleons before = 1 + 7 = 8 Nucleons after = 4 + A = 8 (Thus, A = 4)

Fundamental atomic and nuclear particles Summary Fundamental atomic and nuclear particles Particle Fig. Sym Mass Charge Size Electron e 9.11 x 10-31 kg -1.6 x 10-19 C  Proton p 1.673 x 10-27 kg +1.6 x 10-19 C 3 fm Neutron n 1.675 x 10-31 kg 0 3 fm The mass number A of any element is equal to the sum of the protons (atomic number Z) and the number of neutrons N : A = N + Z

Summary Definitions: A nucleon is a general term to denote a nuclear particle - that is, either a proton or a neutron. The mass number A of an element is equal to the total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons). Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of protons (Z1= Z2), but a different number of neutrons (N). (A1  A2) A nuclide is an atom that has a definite mass number A and Z-number. A list of nuclides will include isotopes.

Summary (Decay Particles) An alpha particle a is the nucleus of a helium atom consisting of two protons and two tightly bound neutrons. A beta-minus particle b- is simply an electron that has been expelled from the nucleus. A beta positive particle b+ is essentially an electron with positive charge. The mass and speeds are similar. A gamma ray g has very high electromagnetic radiation carrying energy away from the nucleus.

Summary (Cont.) Alpha Decay: Beta-minus Decay: Beta-plus Decay:

Summary (Radioactivity) The half-life T1/2 of an isotope is the time in which one-half of its unstable nuclei will decay. Nuclei Remaining Activity R Mass Remaining Number of Half-lives:

Summary (Cont.) Nuclear Reaction: x + X  Y + y + Q Conservation of Charge: The total charge of a system can neither be increased nor decreased. Conservation of Nucleons: The total number of nucleons in a reaction must be unchanged. Conservation of Mass Energy: The total mass-energy of a system must not change in a nuclear reaction. (Q-value = energy released)