Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Questions - Page 1302: 13a

Answer

The nuclides that are magic are: $^{122}Sn$, $^{132}Sn$, $^{98}Cd$, $^{208}Pb$

Work Step by Step

$Z$ is the number of protons in a nucleus $N$ is the number of neutrons in a nucleus The magic nucleon numbers are 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, and 126. If $Z$ or $N$ (or both) equal a magic number, then the nuclide is said to be magic. We can find the value of $Z$ and $N$ for each nuclide. $^{122}Sn$ $Z = 50$ $N = 72$ $^{132}Sn$ $Z = 50$ $N = 82$ $^{98}Cd$ $Z = 48$ $N = 50$ $^{198}Au$ $Z = 79$ $N = 119$ $^{208}Pb$ $Z = 82$ $N = 126$ The nuclides that are magic are: $^{122}Sn$, $^{132}Sn$, $^{98}Cd$, $^{208}Pb$
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