Nuclear Volume and Density Quiz

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What is the relationship between the radius of a nucleus (R) and its mass number (A)?

R = R0 * A

$R = R0 \times A^{2}$

R = R0 / A

$R = R0 \times A^{1/3}$ (correct)

What is the relationship between atomic mass number (A) and atomic number (Z)?

$A = Z + N$ (correct)

$A = Z^{2}$

$A = 2Z$

$A = Z \times N$

What is the impact parameter (b) for α-particles directed towards the center of the nucleus?

1

Coulomb's constant

cot(θ/2)

0 (correct)

Which particle in a nucleus is 1836 times heavier than an electron?

Proton Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of Atomic Mass Unit (amu) in SI units?

$kg$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of a neutron?

No charge Signup and view all the answers

Where does the nuclear density have its maximum value within the nucleus?

At the center of the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between nuclear density and mass number?

Nuclear density does not depend on mass number. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the nuclear radius in terms of nuclear matter density?

It is the point where nuclear matter density is halved. Signup and view all the answers

In which astronomical objects are extremely high nuclear densities similar to those in nuclei found?

White dwarf stars Signup and view all the answers

How does the nuclear density vary as we move away from the center of the nucleus?

It decreases continuously. Signup and view all the answers

What does the binding energy per nucleon indicate for light nuclides such as 1H2?

It is very small Signup and view all the answers

What does the gradual increase in binding energy per nucleon after A = 20 signify?

Increasing stability Signup and view all the answers

Between which mass numbers does the binding energy curve show cyclic recurrence of peaks corresponding to specific nuclides?

Mass numbers 4 and 20 Signup and view all the answers

Which element is identified as the most stable based on the maximum value of binding energy per nucleon?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

Why are nuclides with mass numbers between 40 and 120 considered highly stable and non-radioactive?

Their binding energy per nucleon is close to the maximum value Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the binding energy per nucleon for elements beyond Uranium (trans-uranium elements) according to the text?

It decreases rapidly Signup and view all the answers

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