Practice The Nucleus - 3 | Chapter 8: Atoms and Nuclei | ICSE Class 12 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the atomic number of an element?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what defines an element.

Question 2

Easy

What particles make up the nucleus?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Remember the collective term we use for these particles.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the relationship between mass number and the nucleus?

  • It is the number of protons only
  • It is protons plus neutrons
  • It has no relationship

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what contributes to the mass of the nucleus.

Question 2

True or False: The atomic number is the same as the mass number.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Check the definitions of both terms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a nucleus with 20 protons and 22 neutrons, calculate its mass number and discuss its stability compared to other elements with varying neutron counts.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Analyze the stability trend of elements around it in the periodic table.

Question 2

If the binding energy of a nucleus is found to be less than that of another, discuss the implications regarding its stability and potential for radioactive decay.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Compare the nucleus's binding energies and relate them to their respective isotopic forms.

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