Question:

The ratio of mass defect of the nucleus to its mass number is maximum for

Updated On: Apr 29, 2024
  • $U^{238}$
  • $N^{14}$
  • $Si^{28}$
  • $Fe^{56}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Binding energy per nucleon is maximum for $Fe^{56}$ . Binding energy is directly related with mass defect. Therefore, ratio of mass defect to mass number is maximum for $Fe^{56}$.
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Concepts Used:

Nuclei

In the year 1911, Rutherford discovered the atomic nucleus along with his associates. It is already known that every atom is manufactured of positive charge and mass in the form of a nucleus that is concentrated at the center of the atom. More than 99.9% of the mass of an atom is located in the nucleus. Additionally, the size of the atom is of the order of 10-10 m and that of the nucleus is of the order of 10-15 m.

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Following are the terms related to nucleus:

  1. Atomic Number
  2. Mass Number
  3. Nuclear Size
  4. Nuclear Density
  5. Atomic Mass Unit