1.7 Stability of Nucleon
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energy level and thus would have a tendency to lose one odd nucleon to become
a stable isotope. Therefore, it seems reasonable to suppose that for the stability of
these isotopes and the energy level occupied by odd protons in these nuclides must
be higher than that of odd neutrons. These observations form the basis of the “shell
model” of nucleus.
Summary
In this chapter, we have related the structure of the atom to explain the shell
model, how the concept of binding energy is helpful in understanding the
stability of nucleons, and about nuclear reactors (thermal and breeder reactors)
dealing with fission reaction of uranium, thorium and fusion reaction with H.
A discussion is made to explain how the ratio of protons and neutrons affects
the stability of nucleons. The concept and application of a magic number are
also touched upon.
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energy level and thus would have a tendency to lose one odd nucleon to become
a stable isotope. Therefore, it seems reasonable to suppose that for the stability of
these isotopes and the energy level occupied by odd protons in these nuclides must
be higher than that of odd neutrons. These observations form the basis of the “shell
model” of nucleus.
Summary
In this chapter, we have related the structure of the atom to explain the shell
model, how the concept of binding energy is helpful in understanding the
stability of nucleons, and about nuclear reactors (thermal and breeder reactors)
dealing with fission reaction of uranium, thorium and fusion reaction with H.
A discussion is made to explain how the ratio of protons and neutrons affects
the stability of nucleons. The concept and application of a magic number are
also touched upon.