Question

Define the following terms:
(i) Atomic number; (ii) Mass number; (iii) Mass defect;
(iv) Binding energy of nucleons; (v) Half-life; (vi) Average life;
(vii) Decay constant.

Answer 1

Answer:

atomic no: no of protons present in the nucleus or the no electrons present outside the nucleus of an atom is called atomic no, mass no :sum of neutrons and protons present in the nucleus,