Nucleus
Nuclear Notation The nucleus consists of protons and neutrons. Protons: Z (atomic number) Neutrons: N Nucleons: A = Z + N (atomic mass) Full notation shows A, Z Chemical symbol duplicates atomic number. Short notation – A only
Nuclear Size All nuclei have about the same density . Independent of AIndependent of A The nucleus is roughly a sphere. Radius r, r 0 = 1.2 fmRadius r, r 0 = 1.2 fm Volume VVolume V
Isotopes Nuclei that have the same proton count are isotopes. Isotones for identical neutron countIsotones for identical neutron count
Nuclear States
Atomic Mass Energy measurements for nuclear physics are built on the electron volt (eV). 1 eV = 1.6 J1 eV = 1.6 J Mass is expressed in terms of the rest energy. Mass is also expressed in terms of nucleons. Atomic mass unit (u)Atomic mass unit (u) Based on 12 CBased on 12 C 1 u = MeV/c 21 u = MeV/c 2 Proton, p MeV/c u Neutron, n MeV/c u Electron, e MeV/c u
Mass Difference The mass (M) in u is nearly equal to the atomic number (A). Tables of isotope data frequently list = M – A. Binding energyBinding energy 1 H; = 7.29 MeV 4 He; = 2.42 MeV 56 Fe; = – MeV 214 Pb; = – 0.15 MeV 218 Po; = 8.38 MeV 222 Rn; = MeV 226 Ra; = MeV
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