8. Atoms and Nuclei

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1. 1

   Atomic Structure

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   This section explores the structure of atoms, detailing the discoveries and...

2. 1.1

   Rutherford’s Alpha Scattering Experiment

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   Rutherford's Alpha Scattering Experiment demonstrated that atoms consist...

3. 1.2

   Rutherford’s Atomic Model

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   Rutherford's Atomic Model describes atoms as consisting of a dense,...

4. 1.3

   Bohr’s Model Of Hydrogen Atom

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   Bohr's model describes the structure of the hydrogen atom, emphasizing...

5. 2

   Atomic Spectra

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   Atomic spectra are the unique patterns of light emitted by atoms, allowing...

6. 3

   The Nucleus

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   The nucleus comprises protons and neutrons, determining an atom's identity...

7. 3.1

   Composition Of The Nucleus

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   This section discusses the composition of atomic nuclei, highlighting the...

8. 3.2

   Nuclear Size

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   This section focuses on the empirical relationship that defines nuclear...

9. 4

   Nuclear Density

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   This section discusses nuclear density, highlighting its remarkable...

10. 5

    Mass-Energy Equivalence And Binding Energy

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    This section covers Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence, the concept of mass...

11. 6

    Radioactivity

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    Radioactivity involves the spontaneous decay of unstable atomic nuclei,...

12. 6.1

    Types Of Radioactive Decay

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    This section covers the various types of radioactive decay, including alpha,...

13. 6.2

    Laws Of Radioactive Decay

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    The laws of radioactive decay describe how unstable nuclei lose energy and...

14. 7

    Nuclear Fission And Fusion

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    This section discusses nuclear fission and fusion, highlighting their...

15. 7.1

    Nuclear Fission

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    Nuclear fission is the process where a heavy nucleus splits into two lighter...

16. 7.2

    Nuclear Fusion

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    Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form...

17. 8

    Applications Of Nuclear Physics

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    This section highlights various real-world applications of nuclear physics,...