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Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity

Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Chemistry

Complete topic list for Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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