Nuclear Physics 1

How many neutrons does U-238 have?

• 146
• 144
• 150
• 138

Which model of the atom is the current model?

• Bohr's model

• Rutherford's model
• Thomson's plum pudding model
• Dalton's model

Protons and neutrons are...

• Fermions

• Hadrons

• Baryons

• Nucleons

Which fundamental force are protons and neutrons subject to?

• Gravitational force
• Electromagnetic force
• Strong nuclear force
• Weak nuclear force

Nuclear binding energy can be calculated from the...

• Atomic mass

• Molecular mass

• Molar mass

• Mass defect

Which model of the nucleus accurately predicts fission behaviour?

• Shell model
• Electron cloud model

• Geometric model
• Liquid drop model

Which model of the nucleus accurately predicts nuclear stability?

• Liquid drop model
• Shell model

• Geometric model

• Electron cloud model

Which of these is NOT true about nuclides with magic numbers of nucleons?

• They are more abundant

• They are more stable

• They are spherical in shape

• They have higher neutron absorption cross sections

Which of these is NOT a primordial nuclide?

• Technetium

• Bismuth

• Uranium

• Plutonium

Which quark arrangement can be found in a proton?

• uud

• udd

• ud

• bt