Moderate

If "A" is the atomic mass and "Z" is the atomic number of an atom, then the charge on its nucleus will be:

Correct answer: B. +(Z)e

  • A. + (A - Z)e
  • B. +(Z)e
  • C. + Z - A.e
  • D. +A.e

Explanation

Charge on nucleus = Z(+e)Neutrons are neutral thus charge is due to protons which equals to proton number.

Last updated

About Nuclear Physics

Atomic nuclei contain protons and neutrons, with nuclear size, mass defect and binding energy describing their stability. The work covers alpha, beta and gamma decay, decay equations, half-life and decay rate, along with radiation safety and medical applications such as imaging, radiotherapy and tracers.

Practise Nuclear Physics

1,254 free Nuclear Physics MCQs from Physics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Physics questions like this

Physics is on 13 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions