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Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Chemistry
What Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
44 questions25 flashcards8 formulas & key relations5 concepts
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry · 2026-27
Topics in Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity
1
Atomic Nucleus and Nuclear Notation
- Nucleus contains protons (p) and neutrons (n) called nucleons
- Nuclear radius R = R₀A^(1/3) where R₀ = 1.33 × 10^-15 m
- Nuclear density is 10^5 times greater than ordinary matter
2
Classification of Nuclides
- Isotopes: Same Z, different A (e.g., ¹²C, ¹³C, ¹⁴C)
- Isobars: Same A, different Z (e.g., ¹⁴C and ¹⁴N)
- Isotones: Same N, different Z and A (e.g., ¹³C and ¹⁴N both have N=7)
3
Nuclear Stability
- Even-even nuclides most stable (165 naturally occurring)
- Odd-odd nuclides least stable (only 4 naturally occurring)
- N/Z ratio determines stability: N/Z ≈ 1 for light nuclei, N/Z > 1 for heavy nuclei
4
Nuclear Binding Energy and Mass Defect
- Mass defect (Δm): Difference between calculated and observed nuclear mass
- Binding energy: Energy equivalent of mass defect (E = mc²)
- Binding energy per nucleon indicates nuclear stability
Key Concepts
The nucleus contains protons and neutronsNuclear stability depends onRadioactive decay follows firstThree main decay modesEinstein's equation E = mc² governs
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Key topics in Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity include Atomic Nucleus and Nuclear Notation, Classification of Nuclides, Nuclear Stability, Nuclear Binding Energy and Mass Defect. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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