energy of proton must be
given that the repulsive potential energy between the two nuclei is $ \sim 7.7 \times {10^{ - 14}}J$, the temperature at which the gases must be heated to initiate the reaction is nearly
[ Boltzmann's Constant $k = 1.38 \times {10^{ - 23}}\,J/K$ ]
Then $Z$ of the resulting nucleus is
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The average energy released per fission for the nucleus of ${ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}$ is 190 MeV . When all the atoms of 47 g pure ${ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}$ undergo fission process, the energy released is $\alpha \times 10^{23} \mathrm{MeV}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
(Avogadro Number $=6 \times 10^{23}$ per mole)
Explanation:
The number of moles (n) is given by the formula :
$ \mathrm{n}=\frac{\text { Given Mass }}{\text { Molar Mass }} $
Given :
Mass of Uranium $=47 \mathrm{~g}$
Molar Mass of $\mathrm{U}_{92}^{235}=235 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}$
$ \mathrm{n}=\frac{47}{235}=\frac{1}{5}=0.2 \mathrm{moles} $
Each mole contains a number of atoms equal to Avogadro's Number ( $N_A$ ).
$ \mathrm{N}=\mathrm{n} \times \mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{A}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{N}=0.2 \times\left(6 \times 10^{23}\right)$
Since each atom (nucleus) releases 190 MeV upon fission :
$ \mathrm{E}=\mathrm{N} \times \text { Energy per fission } $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{E}=\left(1.2 \times 10^{23}\right) \times 190 \mathrm{MeV}$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{E}=228 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{MeV}$
$\Rightarrow \alpha \times 10^{23} \mathrm{MeV}=228 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{MeV}$
$ \Rightarrow \alpha=228 $
Therefore, the correct answer is $\mathbf{2 2 8}$.
An electron in the hydrogen atom initially in the fourth excited state makes a transition to $\mathrm{n}^{\text {th }}$ energy state by emitting a photon of energy 2.86 eV . The integer value of n will be__________.
Explanation:
To find the integer value of $ n $ for which an electron transitions from the fourth excited state in a hydrogen atom, thus emitting a photon with an energy of 2.86 eV, we can follow these steps:
We use the formula for the energy difference associated with electron transitions in a hydrogen atom:
$ E = 13.6 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) $
However, in this question, it seems there's a typo in the original explanation, as both indices are given as $\mathrm{n}_1$. To correct it, we should use this formula:
$ E = 13.6 \left( \frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{1}{5^2} \right) $
where $ n_1 = 5 $ (the fifth energy level or fourth excited state) and $ n_2 = n $ (the state to which the electron transitions).
Given the photon's energy is 2.86 eV, set up the equation:
$ 2.86 = 13.6 \left( \frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{1}{25} \right) $
Solve for $\frac{1}{n^2}$:
$ \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{2.86}{13.6} + \frac{1}{25} $
Calculate the value:
$ \frac{1}{n^2} = 0.21 + 0.04 = 0.25 $
Find $ n^2 $:
$ n^2 = \frac{1}{0.25} = 4 $
Consequently:
$ n = \sqrt{4} = 2 $
Thus, the electron transitions to the $ n = 2 $ energy state.
A star has $100 \%$ helium composition. It starts to convert three ${ }^4 \mathrm{He}$ into one ${ }^{12} \mathrm{C}$ via triple alpha process as ${ }^4 \mathrm{He}+{ }^4 \mathrm{He}+{ }^4 \mathrm{He} \rightarrow{ }^{12} \mathrm{C}+\mathrm{Q}$. The mass of the star is $2.0 \times 10^{32} \mathrm{~kg}$ and it generates energy at the rate of $5.808 \times 10^{30} \mathrm{~W}$. The rate of converting these ${ }^4 \mathrm{He}$ to ${ }^{12} \mathrm{C}$ is $\mathrm{n} \times 10^{42} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$, where $\mathrm{n}$ is _________. [ Take, mass of ${ }^4 \mathrm{He}=4.0026 \mathrm{u}$, mass of ${ }^{12} \mathrm{C}=12 \mathrm{u}$]
Explanation:
To determine the rate of converting ${ }^4 \mathrm{He}$ to ${ }^{12} \mathrm{C}$, we need to calculate the energy released per reaction and use the given power production of the star to find the rate of reactions. The relevant nuclear reaction is:
${ }^4 \mathrm{He} + { }^4 \mathrm{He} + { }^4 \mathrm{He} \rightarrow { }^{12} \mathrm{C} + \mathrm{Q}$
The masses involved in the reaction are given:
- Mass of ${ }^4 \mathrm{He} = 4.0026 \, \mathrm{u}$
- Mass of ${ }^{12} \mathrm{C} = 12 \, \mathrm{u}$
First, we calculate the mass defect (difference between the mass of reactants and products) which will give us the energy released in each reaction:
Mass of reactants: $3 \times 4.0026 \, \mathrm{u} = 12.0078 \, \mathrm{u}$
Mass of product: $12 \, \mathrm{u}$
Mass defect: $12.0078 \, \mathrm{u} - 12 \, \mathrm{u} = 0.0078 \, \mathrm{u}$
We use Einstein's mass-energy equivalence principle, $E = mc^2$, to find the energy released per reaction. The conversion factor between atomic mass units and energy is $1 \, \mathrm{u} = 931.5 \, \mathrm{MeV}$.
Energy released per reaction: $0.0078 \, \mathrm{u} \times 931.5 \, \mathrm{MeV/u} = 7.2627 \, \mathrm{MeV}$
We convert this energy into joules. $1 \, \mathrm{MeV} = 1.60218 \times 10^{-13} \, \mathrm{J}$:
Energy per reaction: $7.2627 \, \mathrm{MeV} \times 1.60218 \times 10^{-13} \, \mathrm{J/MeV} = 1.163 \times 10^{-12} \, \mathrm{J}$
The power generated by the star is given as $5.808 \times 10^{30} \, \mathrm{W}$. The rate of the reaction is the power divided by the energy per reaction:
$\text{Rate of reactions} = \frac{\text{Power}}{\text{Energy per reaction}}$
$ \text{Rate} = \frac{5.808 \times 10^{30} \, \mathrm{W}}{1.163 \times 10^{-12} \, \mathrm{J}}$
$ \text{Rate} = 4.99 \times 10^{42} \, \mathrm{s^{-1}} \simeq 5 \times 10^{42} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
Thus, the rate of converting ${ }^4 \mathrm{He}$ to ${ }^{12} \mathrm{C}$ is:
$ \mathrm{n} = 5$
In an alpha particle scattering experiment distance of closest approach for the $\alpha$ particle is $4.5 \times 10^{-14} \mathrm{~m}$. If target nucleus has atomic number 80 , then maximum velocity of $\alpha$-particle is __________ $\times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ approximately.
($\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0}=9 \times 10^9 \mathrm{SI}$ unit, mass of $\alpha$ particle $=6.72 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}$)
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{1}{2} m v_0^2=\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \frac{z(e)}{r} \\ & \frac{1}{2} \times 6.72 \times 10^{-27} v_0^2=9 \times 10^9 \times \frac{80 \times 2 \times 1.6 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 10^{-19}}{4.5 \times 10^{-14}} \\ & v_0^2=\frac{2 \times 9 \times 80 \times 1.6 \times 1.6 \times 2}{6.72 \times 4.5} \times 10^{-38+14+27+9} \\ & v_0^2=243.8 \times 10^{12} \\ & v_0=15.6 \times 10^6 \\ & v_0=156 \times 10^5 \end{aligned}$
Radius of a certain orbit of hydrogen atom is 8.48 $\mathop A\limits^o$. If energy of electron in this orbit is $E / x$. then $x=$ ________ (Given $\mathrm{a}_0=0.529$ $\mathop A\limits^o$, $E=$ energy of electron in ground state).
Explanation:
Let's approach this problem by understanding the basics and applying the Bohr model to find the energy levels of a hydrogen atom.
The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom for any given orbit can be defined using the formula:
$E_n = \frac{E}{n^2}$
where:
- $E$ is the energy of the electron in the ground state ($n=1$), and
- $n$ is the principal quantum number (orbit number).
The radius of an orbit in the hydrogen atom, according to the Bohr model, is given by:
$r_n = n^2 a_0$
where:
- $r_n$ is the radius of the nth orbit,
- $a_0$ is the Bohr radius ($0.529$ angstroms or $\mathop A\limits^o$), and
- $n$ is the principal quantum number (orbit number).
Given that:
- The radius of a certain orbit of the hydrogen atom is $8.48 \mathop A\limits^o$, and
- The energy of an electron in this orbit is $E/x$,
- We need to find $x$.
First, let's find $n$, the principal quantum number for the orbit with radius $8.48$ angstroms:
$8.48 = n^2 \times 0.529$
Solving for $n^2$:
$n^2 = \frac{8.48}{0.529}$
$n^2 \approx 16.03$
For simplicity and practicality in the quantum model, $n^2$ approximately equal to 16 would imply $n = 4$, considering $n$ must be a whole number and $16.03$ is close to $16$, which is a perfect square of $4$.
Now, to find $x$, we'll use the energy relationship. Since the energy levels of the hydrogen atom are inversely proportional to the square of the principal quantum number $n$,
$E_{orbit} = \frac{E}{n^2} = \frac{E}{4^2} = \frac{E}{16}$
According to the given information, $E_{orbit} = \frac{E}{x}$, which means:
$\frac{E}{x} = \frac{E}{16}$
Hence,
$x = 16$
The shortest wavelength of the spectral lines in the Lyman series of hydrogen spectrum is $915\mathop A\limits^o$. The longest wavelength of spectral lines in the Balmer series will be _______ $\mathop A\limits^o$.
Explanation:
$\frac{1}{915}=R_H\left(\frac{1}{1^2}-\frac{1}{\infty^2}\right)\quad$ (For Lyman)
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{\lambda}=R_H\left(\frac{1}{2^2}-\frac{1}{3^2}\right)\quad$ (For Balmer)
$\Rightarrow \lambda=6588$ $\mathop A\limits^o $
If three helium nuclei combine to form a carbon nucleus then the energy released in this reaction is ________ $\times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~MeV}$. (Given $1 \mathrm{u}=931 \mathrm{~MeV} / \mathrm{c}^2$, atomic mass of helium $=4.002603 \mathrm{u}$)
Explanation:
To find the energy released when three helium nuclei combine to form a carbon nucleus, we first need to understand that this process is essentially nuclear fusion, forming a heavier nucleus from lighter ones. The mass defect in this fusion process is the key to calculating the energy released, according to Einstein's equation $E = \Delta mc^2$, where $E$ is the energy released, $\Delta m$ is the mass defect, and $c$ is the speed of light.
The atomic mass of a helium nucleus (also known as an alpha particle) is $4.002603 \, \text{u}$.
1. Calculate the total initial mass of three helium nuclei:
$\text{Total initial mass} = 3 \times 4.002603 \, \text{u} = 12.007809 \, \text{u}$
2. The atomic mass of a carbon nucleus formed by the fusion of three helium nuclei is not directly given, but we can infer it's approximately $12 \, \text{u}$, based on knowledge of isotopes and considering that the question appears to simplify the carbon nucleus to a mass number of 12 (common carbon-12 isotope).
3. Calculate the mass defect ($\Delta m$):
$\Delta m = \text{Total initial mass} - \text{Final mass}$
$\Delta m = 12.007809 \, \text{u} - 12 \, \text{u} = 0.007809 \, \text{u}$
4. Convert the mass defect to energy. Given $1 \, \text{u} = 931 \, \text{MeV/c}^2$, the energy released is calculated using the formula $E = \Delta mc^2$:
$E = 0.007809 \, \text{u} \times 931 \, \text{MeV/u} = 7.271839 \, \text{MeV}$
Since the question asks for the answer in the format of $\times 10^{-2} \, \text{MeV}$, we convert the energy released:
$7.271839 \, \text{MeV} = 727.1839 \times 10^{-2} \, \text{MeV}$
Therefore, the energy released in this reaction is approximately $727.1839 \times 10^{-2} \, \text{MeV}$. The exact value might differ slightly depending on how the atomic mass of the carbon nucleus is considered or rounded in specific scenarios, but based on the information provided, this is a suitable approximation.
The disintegration energy $Q$ for the nuclear fission of ${ }^{235} \mathrm{U} \rightarrow{ }^{140} \mathrm{Ce}+{ }^{94} \mathrm{Zr}+n$ is _______ $\mathrm{MeV}$.
Given atomic masses of ${ }^{235} \mathrm{U}: 235.0439 u ;{ }^{140} \mathrm{Ce}: 139.9054 u, { }^{94} \mathrm{Zr}: 93.9063 u ; n: 1.0086 u$, Value of $c^2=931 \mathrm{~MeV} / \mathrm{u}$.
Explanation:
Q. value
$\begin{aligned} & =\{(235.0439)-[39.9054+93.9063+1.0086]\} \times 931 \mathrm{~MeV} \\ & =208 \mathrm{~MeV} \end{aligned}$
A hydrogen atom changes its state from $n=3$ to $n=2$. Due to recoil, the percentage change in the wave length of emitted light is approximately $1 \times 10^{-n}$. The value of $n$ is _______.
[Given Rhc $=13.6 \mathrm{~eV}, \mathrm{hc}=1242 \mathrm{~eV} \mathrm{~nm}, \mathrm{h}=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}$ mass of the hydrogenatom $=1.6 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}$]
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} \Delta E & =13.6 \mathrm{eV}\left(\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{9}\right) \\ & =\frac{68}{36} \mathrm{eV}=1.89 \mathrm{eV} \end{aligned}$
Due to recoil of hydrogen atom, the energy of emitted photon will decrease by very small amount.
So for approximate calculations,
$\begin{aligned} & \% \text { charge }= \frac{\Delta E_{\text {atom }}}{\Delta E} \times 100 \\ &=\frac{\frac{\left(\frac{\Delta E}{C}\right)^2}{2 m}}{\Delta E} \times 100 \\ &=\frac{\Delta E}{C^2 \times 2 m} \times 100 \\ &=\frac{1.89 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 100}{\left(3 \times 10^8\right)^2 \times 2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-27}} \\ &=1.05 \times 10^{-7} \% \\ & \therefore n=7 \end{aligned}$
Explanation:
The emission frequency of radiation from a hydrogen-like ion during electron transitions can be understood using the formula derived from Rydberg's equation for hydrogen-like atoms, which is given as:
$E = \frac{E_0}{h} \left( \frac{1}{n^2_1} - \frac{1}{n^2_2} \right)$
where:
- $E$ is the energy of the emitted photon,
- $E_0$ is the Rydberg constant for hydrogen,
- $h$ is Planck's constant,
- $n_1$ and $n_2$ are the principal quantum numbers for the initial and final energy levels, respectively, with $n_2 < n_1$.
Given a transition from $n=2$ to $n=1$ emits radiation with a frequency of $3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$, we can write:
$\nu_1 = 3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$
For the transition from $n=3$ to $n=1$, we can use the same principle to find the frequency of the emitted radiation, $\nu_2$, which will depend on the difference in energy levels involved in the transition. The frequency is directly proportional to this energy difference, so we can compare the two transitions using their respective frequencies:
$\frac{\nu_2}{\nu_1} = \frac{\left( \frac{1}{n_{1f}^2} - \frac{1}{n_{1i}^2} \right)}{\left( \frac{1}{n_{2f}^2} - \frac{1}{n_{2i}^2} \right)} = \frac{\left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right)}{\left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right)} = \frac{\left(1 - \frac{1}{9}\right)}{\left(1 - \frac{1}{4}\right)}$
After simplification:
$\frac{\nu_2}{3 \times 10^{15}} = \frac{\left(\frac{8}{9}\right)}{\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)} = \frac{32}{27}$
Thus, to find the frequency $ u_2$ for the transition from $n=3$ to $n=1$:
$\nu_2 = \frac{32}{9} \times 10^{15} \mathrm{Hz}$
Hence, in the given formula $\frac{x}{9} \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$ for the frequency, $x$ is equal to $32$.
Explanation:
According to the empirical formula relating the radius of a nucleus ($ R $) with its mass number ($ A $), we know that the radius of a nucleus is proportional to the cube root of its mass number. This relationship is given as:
$ R = R_0 A^{1/3} $
where $ R_0 $ is a constant with an approximate value of 1.2 fermis.
Given that for a nucleus with a mass number 64 has a radius of 4.8 fermis, we can write:
$ 4.8 \text{ fermi} = R_0 \times 64^{1/3} $
Now another nucleus has a radius of 4 fermis:
$ 4 \text{ fermi} = R_0 \times A'^{1/3} $
Where $ A' $ is the mass number of the other nucleus.
Let's solve for $ R_0 $ from the first equation:
$ R_0 = \frac{4.8 \text{ fermi}}{64^{1/3}} $
Now we're going to find the mass number $ A' $ using the second equation and substituting $ R_0 $ from the above:
$ 4 \text{ fermi} = \left( \frac{4.8 \text{ fermi}}{64^{1/3}} \right) \times A'^{1/3} $
Now, we want to find $ A' $ in terms of $ x $ as given by the equation in the question:
$ A' = \frac{1000}{x} $
Substitute $ A' $ in the equation above, we get:
$ 4 = \left( \frac{4.8}{64^{1/3}} \right) \times \left( \frac{1000}{x} \right)^{1/3} $
Let's solve for $ x $:
$ (4)^3 = \left( \frac{4.8}{64^{1/3}} \right)^3 \times \frac{1000}{x} $
$ 4^3 \times x = \left( \frac{4.8}{64^{1/3}} \right)^3 \times 1000 $
$ x = \left( \frac{\left( \frac{4.8}{64^{1/3}} \right)^3 \times 1000}{4^3} \right) $
Now calculate the values:
$ x = \left( \frac{\left( \frac{4.8}{4} \right)^3 \times 1000}{64} \right) $
$ x = \left( \frac{1.2^3 \times 1000}{64} \right) $
$ x = \left( \frac{1.728 \times 1000}{64} \right) $
$ x = \left( \frac{1728}{64} \right) $
$ x = 27 $
Therefore, the value of $ x $ is 27.
A nucleus has mass number $A_1$ and volume $V_1$. Another nucleus has mass number $A_2$ and Volume $V_2$. If relation between mass number is $A_2=4 A_1$, then $\frac{V_2}{V_1}=$ __________.
Explanation:
For a nucleus
Volume: $\mathrm{V}=\frac{4}{3} \pi \mathrm{R}^3$
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{R}=\mathrm{R}_0(\mathrm{A})^{1 / 3} \\ & \mathrm{~V}=\frac{4}{3} \pi \mathrm{R}_0^3 \mathrm{A} \\ & \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{V}_2}{\mathrm{~V}_1}=\frac{\mathrm{A}_2}{\mathrm{~A}_1}=4 \end{aligned}$
The mass defect in a particular reaction is $0.4 \mathrm{~g}$. The amount of energy liberated is $n \times 10^7 \mathrm{~kWh}$, where $n=$ __________. (speed of light $\left.=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\right)$
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{E}=\Delta \mathrm{mc}^2 \\ & =0.4 \times 10^{-3} \times\left(3 \times 10^8\right)^2 \\ & =3600 \times 10^7 \mathrm{kWs} \\ & =\frac{3600 \times 10^7}{3600} \mathrm{kWh}=1 \times 10^7 \mathrm{kWh} \end{aligned}$
A electron of hydrogen atom on an excited state is having energy $\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{n}}=-0.85 \mathrm{~eV}$. The maximum number of allowed transitions to lower energy level is _________.
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & E_n=-\frac{13.6}{n^2}=-0.85 \\ & \Rightarrow n=4 \end{aligned}$
No of transition
$=\frac{n(n-1)}{2}=\frac{4(4-1)}{2}=6$
Hydrogen atom is bombarded with electrons accelerated through a potential difference of $\mathrm{V}$, which causes excitation of hydrogen atoms. If the experiment is being performed at $\mathrm{T}=0 \mathrm{~K}$, the minimum potential difference needed to observe any Balmer series lines in the emission spectra will be $\frac{\alpha}{10} \mathrm{~V}$, where $\alpha=$ __________.
Explanation:
For minimum potential difference electron has to make transition from $n=3$ to $n=2$ state but first electron has to reach to $\mathrm{n}=3$ state from ground state. So, energy of bombarding electron should be equal to energy difference of $\mathrm{n=3}$ and $\mathrm{n=1}$ state.
$\begin{aligned} & \Delta \mathrm{E}=13.6\left[1-\frac{1}{3^2}\right] \mathrm{e}=\mathrm{eV} \\ & \frac{13.6 \times 8}{9}=\mathrm{V} \\ & \mathrm{V}=12.09 \mathrm{~V} \approx 12.1 \mathrm{~V} \end{aligned}$
So, $\alpha=121$
When a hydrogen atom going from $n=2$ to $n=1$ emits a photon, its recoil speed is $\frac{x}{5} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. Where $x=$ ________. (Use, mass of hydrogen atom $=1.6 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}$)
Explanation:

$\begin{aligned} & \Delta \mathbf{E}=\mathbf{1 0 . 2} \mathrm{eV} \\ & \text { Recoil speed }(\mathrm{v})=\frac{\Delta \mathrm{E}}{\mathrm{mc}} \\ & =\frac{10.2 \mathrm{eV}}{1.6 \times 10^{-27} \times 3 \times 10^8} \\ & =\frac{10.2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}{1.6 \times 10^{-27} \times 3 \times 10^8} \\ & \mathrm{v}=3.4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}=\frac{17}{5} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} \end{aligned}$
Therefore, $x=17$
If Rydberg's constant is $R$, the longest wavelength of radiation in Paschen series will be $\frac{\alpha}{7 R}$, where $\alpha=$ ________.
Explanation:
Longest wavelength corresponds to transition between $\mathrm{n}=3$ and $\mathrm{n}=4$
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{1}{\lambda}=\mathrm{RZ}^2\left(\frac{1}{3^2}-\frac{1}{4^2}\right)=\mathrm{RZ}^2\left(\frac{1}{9}-\frac{1}{16}\right) \\ & =\frac{7 \mathrm{RZ}^2}{9 \times 16} \\ & \Rightarrow \lambda=\frac{144}{7 \mathrm{R}} \text { for } \mathrm{Z}=1 \quad \therefore \alpha=144 \end{aligned}$
In a nuclear fission process, a high mass nuclide $(A \approx 236)$ with binding energy $7.6 \mathrm{~MeV} /$ Nucleon dissociated into middle mass nuclides $(\mathrm{A} \approx 118)$, having binding energy of $8.6 \mathrm{~MeV} / \mathrm{Nucleon}$. The energy released in the process would be ______ $\mathrm{MeV}$.
Explanation:
To determine the energy released in a nuclear fission process, we use the difference in binding energy (BE) before and after the fission. The formula for energy released ($Q$ value) in the process is given by:
$Q = (\text{Total BE of products}) - (\text{Total BE of reactants})$
In this case, the reactant is a high mass nuclide with atomic mass $A \approx 236$ and a binding energy of $7.6 \mathrm{MeV}/\mathrm{nucleon}$. Each of the two middle mass nuclides formed as products has atomic mass $A \approx 118$ and a binding energy of $8.6 \mathrm{MeV}/\mathrm{nucleon}$.
Therefore, we calculate the total binding energy of reactant and products as follows:
For reactant:
$\text{BE}_{\text{reactant}} = 236 \times 7.6 \mathrm{MeV}$
For products (since there are two identical products):
$\text{BE}_{\text{products}} = 2 \times (118 \times 8.6) \mathrm{MeV}$
Thus, the energy released ($Q$ value) is:
$Q = \text{BE}_{\text{products}} - \text{BE}_{\text{reactant}}$
$Q = 2(118 \times 8.6) - (236 \times 7.6)$
$Q = 236 \times (8.6 - 7.6)$
$Q = 236 \times 1$
$Q = 236 \mathrm{MeV}$
This calculation demonstrates how the difference in binding energy per nucleon before and after fission leads to the release of energy, consistent with the mass-energy equivalence principle.
Explanation:

$ \begin{aligned} & \text { As } \frac{1}{\lambda}=\mathrm{RZ}^2\left[\frac{1}{\mathrm{n}_1^2}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{n}_2^2}\right] \\\\ & \frac{1}{\lambda_1}=\mathrm{R}(1)^2\left[\frac{1}{(2)^2}-\frac{1}{(3)^2}\right]=\mathrm{R}\left(\frac{5}{36}\right)~~......(i) \\\\ & \& \frac{1}{\lambda_2}=\mathrm{R}(1)^2\left[\frac{1}{(3)^2}-\frac{1}{(4)^2}\right]=\mathrm{R}\left(\frac{7}{144}\right) ~~......(ii) \end{aligned} $
(ii) $\div$ (i) gives
$ \begin{aligned} & \frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}=\frac{7 / 144}{5 / 36}=\frac{7}{20}=\frac{7}{4 \times 5} \\\\ & \therefore \mathrm{n}=5 \end{aligned} $
The radius of $2^{\text {nd }}$ orbit of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ of Bohr's model is $r_{1}$ and that of fourth orbit of $\mathrm{Be}^{3+}$ is represented as $r_{2}$. Now the ratio $\frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}}$ is $x: 1$. The value of $x$ is ___________.
Explanation:
To find the value of $x$, we need to first determine the expressions for the radii of the specified orbits for $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ and $\mathrm{Be}^{3+}$ according to Bohr's model. The radius of an orbit in a hydrogen-like atom (an atom with only one electron) is given by:
$r_n = \frac{n^2 \cdot h^2 \cdot \epsilon_0}{\pi \cdot Z \cdot e^2 \cdot m_e}$Where:
- $r_n$ is the radius of the nth orbit
- $n$ is the principal quantum number (orbit number)
- $h$ is the Planck's constant
- $\epsilon_0$ is the vacuum permittivity
- $Z$ is the atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)
- $e$ is the elementary charge
- $m_e$ is the mass of the electron
- $\pi$ is the mathematical constant pi
In this problem, we are looking at the 2nd orbit of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ (which has an atomic number $Z = 2$) and the 4th orbit of $\mathrm{Be}^{3+}$ (which has an atomic number $Z = 4$). Let's calculate the radii for these orbits:
For the 2nd orbit of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ ($n_1 = 2$ and $Z_1 = 2$):
$r_{1} = \frac{n_1^2 \cdot h^2 \cdot \epsilon_0}{\pi \cdot Z_1 \cdot e^2 \cdot m_e}$For the 4th orbit of $\mathrm{Be}^{3+}$ ($n_2 = 4$ and $Z_2 = 4$):
$r_{2} = \frac{n_2^2 \cdot h^2 \cdot \epsilon_0}{\pi \cdot Z_2 \cdot e^2 \cdot m_e}$We are asked to find the ratio $\frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}}$, which is equal to $x: 1$:
$\frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}} = \frac{\frac{n_2^2 \cdot h^2 \cdot \epsilon_0}{\pi \cdot Z_2 \cdot e^2 \cdot m_e}}{\frac{n_1^2 \cdot h^2 \cdot \epsilon_0}{\pi \cdot Z_1 \cdot e^2 \cdot m_e}}$By simplifying the expression, we get:
$\frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}} = \frac{n_2^2 \cdot Z_1}{n_1^2 \cdot Z_2} = \frac{4^2 \cdot 2}{2^2 \cdot 4}$Now we can calculate the value of $x$:
$x = \frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}} = \frac{16 \cdot 2}{4 \cdot 4} = \frac{32}{16} = 2$Therefore, the value of $x$ in the ratio $\frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}} = x: 1$ is $\boxed{2}$.
A common example of alpha decay is ${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U} \longrightarrow{ }_{90}^{234} \mathrm{Th}+{ }_{2} \mathrm{He}^{4}+\mathrm{Q}$
Given :
${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}=238.05060 ~\mathrm{u}$,
${ }_{90}^{234} \mathrm{Th}=234.04360 ~\mathrm{u}$,
${ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}=4.00260 ~\mathrm{u}$ and
$1 \mathrm{u}=931.5 \frac{\mathrm{MeV}}{c^{2}}$
The energy released $(Q)$ during the alpha decay of ${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}$ is __________ MeV
Explanation:
Mass difference = Mass of Uranium-238 - (Mass of Thorium-234 + Mass of Helium-4)
Mass difference = $238.05060 \mathrm{u} - (234.04360 \mathrm{u} + 4.00260 \mathrm{u})$
Mass difference = $238.05060 \mathrm{u} - 238.04620 \mathrm{u}$
Mass difference = $0.00440 \mathrm{u}$
Now, we can convert this mass difference to energy using the given conversion factor:
Energy released (Q) = Mass difference × $\frac{931.5 \mathrm{MeV}}{c^2}$
Q = $0.00440 \mathrm{u} × 931.5 \frac{\mathrm{MeV}}{c^2}$
Q ≈ 4.1 MeV
The energy released (Q) during the alpha decay of $^{238}U$ is approximately 4.1 MeV.