Mass defect and binding energy

Atomic Binding Energy

The energy required to separate a particle from a bunch of particles or disperse all the bunch’s particles by applying force is called binding energy. This energy can disassemble a unit into its subunits. The binding energy is used for splitting the atomic nucleus into its constituent neutrons and protons. Binding energy is equal to

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What are isobars?

An isobar is a component that varies in substance properties; however, it has comparable actual properties. Thus, we can say that isobars are components that have an alternate nuclear number but a similar mass number. Likewise, they have an alternate synthetic property, since there is a distinction in the electron count. An isobar contains an

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Two dimensional and three dimensional lattices of the Unit Cell

Characteristics of crystal lattice: Each of the constituent particles in a crystal lattice is shown by a single dot. Those single dots are called the lattice site . In a crystal lattice, the lattice points are together joined by straight lines. Straight lines are used to join a crystal lattice together. Joining lattice points with

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Nuclear Fusion and Nuclear Fission

Nuclear fusion is a process in which two atoms or molecules of the same element or different elements fuse to form a larger molecule of the element or elements. The nuclei of the atoms or molecules are a little larger than the other atoms or molecules and carry a full charge. Fusion reactions involve a

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Nuclear Binding Energy

The nucleus is the core of every atom, and it is constituted of two elements called neutrons and protons. Nuclear energy is a type of energy released from the nucleus. This nuclear energy is generally released either by fission or fusion.  Nuclear fission takes place when the nucleus of an atom splits into different parts.

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Mass-Energy Relation, Mass Defect

Before special relativity, mass and energy were considered separate things in theoretical approaches. The mass-energy relation, E = mC2, is an equation in Albert Einstein’s special relativity theory that states that mass and energy are the same physical objects that may be converted into one another. The kinetic energy (E) of a body is equal

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Binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number

The binding energy of a nucleus is the energy required to bring a nucleus from its most stable configuration to a less stable configuration. The binding energy per nucleon is a measure of the size of the nucleus and is the energy required to bring one nucleus close to another. This binding energy is also

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An Overview of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is an inevitable part of modern life, and you can not live without it. Currently, almost every country has its Nuclear Energy plants. There are numerous uses of nuclear energy in everyday life that we do not even recognise. Nuclear energy is essential, from producing electricity to turning turbines or heating water to

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All About Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear fusion is the binding process that occurs when the different light nuclei in numbers collide to create a heavier nucleus. Nuclear fusion is a process that occurs in the elements with low atomic number atoms and the matter found is changed, as the mass of participating nuclei is used to produce energy for example

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