– In this subject, we will discuss the Detection and measurement of Radioactivity. Detection and measurement of Radioactivity – Radioactivity can be detected and measured by several methods. – The important ones used in modern practice are listed below. (1) Cloud Chamber (2) Ionization Chamber (3) Geiger-Muller Counter (4) Scintillation …
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Nuclear reaction ** A nuclear reaction is different from a chemical reaction. ** In a chemical reaction, atoms of the reactants combine by a rearrangement of extranuclear electrons but the nuclei of the atoms remain unchanged. ** In a nuclear reaction, on the other hand, it is the …
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MCQ on: Isotopes, Isobars, and Isotones – In this subject, you will find 25 questions and answers MCQ on Isotopes, Isobars, and Isotones. 1. The atoms of an element that have the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons are called_______ (a) isotopes (b) isobars (c) isotones (d) …
Read More »Difference between Isotopes, Isobar, and Isotones
In this subject, the Difference between Isotopes, Isobar, and Isotones will be discussed with some Common Examples for all types. What are Isotopes? Isotopes may be defined as: (1) The atoms of an element that have the same number of protons and different number of neutrons are called Isotopes. (2) …
Read More »Isotopic effects: Definition, Applications
– In this subject, we will discuss the Isotopic effects: definition, Applications Definition of isotopes Isotopes may be defined as : (1) The atoms of an element that have the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons are called Isotopes. (2) The atoms of an element that have the …
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– In this subject, we will discuss 7 Examples of isotopes Definition of isotopes Isotopes may be defined as : (1) The atoms of an element that have the same number of protons and different number of neutrons are called Isotopes. (2) The atoms of an element that have the same …
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– In this subject, we will discuss the Separation of Isotopes by seven methods Separation of Isotopes – Since isotopes have exactly similar chemical properties, their separation by chemical means is out of the question. – Their difference in those physical properties which depend on the mass of the atom …
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– In this subject, we will discuss the Identification of Isotopes by Aston’s Mass Spectrograph and Dempster’s Mass Spectrograph Identification of Isotopes – The positive rays produced in a discharge tube consist of nuclei of atoms. – The deflection of positive rays in an electric and magnetic field is proportional …
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– In this subject, we will discuss the Isotopes: Definition, representation, Examples What are Isotopes? – Contrary to Dalton’s Atomic theory, all atoms of a given element are not necessarily identical. – Most elements are composed of two or more types of atoms mixed in a fixed proportion. – The …
Read More »P-V work – The First Law of Thermodynamics
– In this subject, we will discuss Pressure-volume work – P-V work – the First Law of Thermodynamics Work – Work in thermodynamics is defined as in classical mechanics. – When part of the surroundings exerts a macroscopically measurable force F on matter in the system while this matter moves …
Read More »Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
– In this subject, we will discuss The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics Introduction to Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics – Thermodynamics is based on a few statements called laws that have broad applications to physical and chemical systems. – As simple as these laws are, it took many years of observation …
Read More »System, Surroundings, and State: Definition – Overview
– In this subject, we will discuss the System, Surroundings, and State: Definition – Overview What are the System and Surroundings? – Imagine you have a container holding some material of interest to you, as in the Figure below. – The container does a good job of separating the material …
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