denotes the mass of a proton and that of a neutron. A given nucleus of binding energy B contains Z protons and N neutrons. The mass M(N, Z) of the nucleus is given by: (c is the velocity of light)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1 atomic mass unit is equal to
(1) (mass of molecules)
(2) (mass of molecules)
(3) (mass of one C-atom)
(4) (mass of molecules)
The nucleus splits exactly in half in a fission reaction in which two neutrons are released. The resultant nuclei are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A nucleus is bombarded with a high speed neutron so that resulting nucleus is a radioactive one. This phenomenon is called
(1) Artificial radioactivity
(2) Fusion
(3) Fission
(4) Radioactivity
Which of the following cannot cause fission in a heavy nucleus
(1) -particle
(2) Proton
(3) Deutron
(4) Laser rays
If the mass number of an atom is A = 40 and its electron configuration is , the number of neutrons and protons in its nucleus will be
(1) 22, 18
(2) 18, 22
(3) 20, 20
(4) 18, 18
Which of the following is most unstable
(1) Electrons
(2) Protons
(3) Neutrons
(4) -particle
Radioactive substance do not emit
(1) Electron
(2) Helium nucleus
(3) Positron
(4) Proton
During a negative beta decay
1. | An atomic electron is ejected |
2. | An electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected |
3. | A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron |
4. | A part of the binding energy is converted into electron |