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13. NUCLEI

The chapter explores the fundamental structure and characteristics of atomic nuclei, detailing their mass composition, isotopes, and the discovery of neutrons. It delves into nuclear binding energy, the forces within nuclei, and the phenomena of radioactivity, nuclear fission, and fusion, providing insights into energy generation, both natural and artificial, in the universe.

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Sections

  • 13

    Nuclei

    This section focuses on the structure, composition, and behavior of atomic nuclei, including atomic masses, isotopes, nuclear forces, radioactivity, and energy concepts.

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  • 13.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces the concept of atomic nuclei, detailing their structure, properties, and significance in the context of atomic physics.

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  • 13.2

    Atomic Masses And Composition Of Nucleus

    This section explains the atomic mass unit, the composition of atomic nuclei, and the concept of isotopes, along with the discovery of neutrons and the significance of binding energy.

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  • 13.2.1

    Discovery Of Neutron

    This section discusses the discovery of the neutron and its importance in the structure of the atomic nucleus.

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  • 13.3

    Size Of The Nucleus

    This section discusses the size of atomic nuclei, particularly how experiments have determined their dimensions and the implications of this size.

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  • 13.4

    Mass-Energy And Nuclear Binding Energy

    This section introduces the concept of mass-energy equivalence and explores nuclear binding energy.

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  • 13.4.1

    Mass – Energy

    This section explores Einstein's mass-energy equivalence principle, E=mc², highlighting how mass can be converted into energy and its implications in nuclear reactions.

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  • 13.4.2

    Nuclear Binding Energy

    Nuclear binding energy is the energy required to separate a nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons, and it is derived from the mass defect of the nucleus.

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  • 13.5

    Nuclear Force

    The section covers the characteristics, importance, and mechanisms of the nuclear force that holds protons and neutrons together within an atomic nucleus.

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  • 13.6

    Radioactivity

    This section discusses the concept of radioactivity, its discovery, types of radioactive decay, and the energy associated with nuclear reactions.

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  • 13.7

    Nuclear Energy

    Nuclear energy is a powerful source derived from the transformations of atomic nuclei, including fission and fusion, offering significantly more energy than chemical reactions.

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  • 13.7.1

    Fission

    Fission is a nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing energy in the process.

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  • 13.7.2

    Nuclear Fusion – Energy Generation In Stars

    Nuclear fusion is the process where light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy, and is the primary source of energy in stars like the sun.

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  • 13.7.3

    Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion

    Controlled thermonuclear fusion aims to replicate the natural reaction occurring in stars to produce steady power.

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  • 13.8

    Summary

    This section provides a comprehensive overview of the properties of atomic nuclei, including their structure, composition, isotopes, and the principles governing nuclear reactions.

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  • 13.9

    Exercises

    This section provides exercises to reinforce the concepts of binding energy, nuclear reactions, and nuclear properties.

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References

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What we have learnt

  • Nuclei are small, dense cen...
  • Binding energy is crucial f...
  • Radioactivity, fission, and...

Final Test

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