E. Nuclear and quantum physics: 188 IB Physics SL practice questions

The binding energy per nucleon of $^{11}_{4}\text{Be}$ is 6 MeV. What is the energy required to separate the nucleons of this nucleus?

What is the number of protons and what is the number of neutrons in a nucleus of $^{214}_{82}\text{Pb}$?

What is the relationship between nucleon number $A$, proton number $Z$ and neutron number $N$?

Three energy sources for power stations are

I. fossil fuel

II. pumped water storage

III. nuclear fuel.

Which energy sources are primary sources?

Which of the following gives the correct number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus of carbon-14 ($^{14}_6\text{C}$)?

Once research is completed, scientists gather support for the validity of their work by

A radioactive sample of initial activity 12 Bq has a half-life of 3 days. What is the activity after 6 days?

Most power stations rely on a turbine and a generator to produce electrical energy. Which power station works on a different principle?

An ion X contains the following particles:

• 53 protons

• 89 neutrons

• 54 electrons

What is the nuclear notation for X?

What is the definition of the unified atomic mass unit?

One electronvolt is equal to

Which of the following is most likely to increase the rate of global warming?

Nuclei of the isotope nitrogen-14 are bombarded with neutrons and as a result nuclei of an isotope of carbon are produced. The nuclear reaction equation for this process may be written as

$$^{14}_7\text{N} + \text{neutron} \to ^A_6\text{C} + \text{proton}$$

What is the nucleon number $A$ of the isotope of carbon?

Which statement correctly describes the process of nuclear fusion?[1]

What are three fundamental forces listed in decreasing order of strength?