Particles 1 Flashcards
How big is a nucleus?
approx diameter: 10^-14m/10^-15m
How big is an atom?
approx diameter: 10^-10m
Define a nucleon
A constituent particle of a nucleus: a proton or neutron
Define a nuclide
A specific isotope of a nucleus
Give an example of a nuclide
C-14 and C-12 are isotopes of carbon but they are different nuclides
Define an isotope
a nucleus with the same number of protons but a differing number of neutrons
What is meant by specific charge?
the charge per unit mass
How do you calculate specific charge?
specific charge = (net charge) / (total mass)
What is an ion?
a charged atom
a Ca
b
has how many protons, neutrons and electrons?
protons: b
neutrons: a - b
electrons: b
What is the nucleon number?
the number of protons and neutrons in the atom
At less than ____ the strong nuclear force is ______
0.5 fm
repulsive
Between ____ and ____ the strong nuclear force is _______
0.5 fm
3.0 fm
attractive
Beyond ____ the strong nuclear force is ____
3.0 fm
zero
(In the nucleus) The electromagnetic force just acts between the ______ and is therefore ______
protons
repulsive
The electromagnetic force is much ______ than the strong nuclear force
weaker
The strong nuclear force acts between all of the _____ and has nothing to do with _____
nucleons
charge
What is an alpha particle?
a helium nucleus
What is the mass number?
the number of protons + the number of neutrons
What is the atomic number?
the number of protons
What is the atomic and mass number of an alpha particle?
mass number - 4
atomic number - 2
What is an alpha particle in terms of the energy it holds?
mono-energetic
What is a beta particle?
an electron
What is a beta particle in terms of the energy it holds?
has a range on energies