Atomic Physics Lecture 1: Atomic Structure
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What is the main component of an atomic nucleus?

  • Electrons
  • Protons and neutrons (correct)
  • Ions
  • Molecules

    • What happens when an atom gains or loses electrons?

  • It becomes a molecule
  • It becomes an ion (correct)
  • It disappears
  • It remains neutral

    • What is the atomic number (Z) of an element?

  • The total number of nucleons in the nucleus
  • The number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • The number of protons in the nucleus (correct)
  • The number of electrons in the atom

    • What is the mass number (A) of an atom?

    <p>The total number of nucleons in the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the sum of masses of all the nucleons and the nuclear mass?

    <p>Mass defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest particle into which an element can be divided?

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the position of an element on the periodic table?

    <p>The number of protons in the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total electric charge of a neutral atom?

    <p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of nuclear binding energy?

    <p>MeV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the mass defect (Δm)?

    <p>Mp + Mn - MD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy required to separate an atomic nucleus completely into its constituent protons and neutrons?

    <p>Nuclear binding energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1 amu in MeV?

    <p>931.49 MeV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the nuclear binding energy (B.E)?

    <p>Zmp + Nmn - M(A,Z)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of 1 amu in Joules?

    <p>1.49239 x 10^(-10) J</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atomic Composition

    • An atom consists of a central nucleus containing protons and neutrons, and smaller particles orbiting the central nucleus known as electrons.
    • The number of electrons orbiting a nucleus equals the number of protons in the nucleus, and when an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons, it becomes an ion.
    • Ions can be positively or negatively charged, depending on whether electrons are removed or gained.

    The Atom

    • An atom is the smallest particle into which an element can be divided without losing its chemical properties.
    • An atom is composed of the atomic nucleus and electrons.

    The Atomic Nucleus

    • The atomic nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons, which are collectively known as nucleons.
    • The positive charge of the protons equals the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in a neutral total electric charge of the atom.
    • Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have no electric charge.

    Atomic Number (Z)

    • The atomic number is the number of protons present in the atomic nucleus.
    • The atomic number characterizes a chemical element and determines its position on the periodic table.
    • The atomic number is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

    Mass Number (A)

    • The mass number is the total number of nucleons (protons plus neutrons) in the atomic nucleus.
    • The mass number can be calculated as A = Z + N, where N is the number of neutrons.

    Mass Defect

    • The mass defect is the difference between the sum of the masses of all nucleons in the nucleus and the nuclear mass.
    • The mass defect can be represented by the equation: Δm = Mp + Mn - M(A,Z).
    • 1 amu (atomic mass unit) is equal to 931.49 MeV or 1.49239 x 10^(-10) J.

    Nuclear Binding Energy

    • Nuclear binding energy is the energy required to separate an atomic nucleus completely into its constituent protons and neutrons.
    • Nuclear binding energy can be represented by the equation: B.E = [Zmp + NmN - M(A,Z)]c^2.
    • Nuclear binding energy can be calculated using the mass defect and the atomic mass unit.

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    This quiz covers the basic composition of an atom, including the nucleus, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Learn about the structure of atoms and their components.

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