Atomic and Nuclear Physics
DOE-HDBK-1019/1-93
OBJECTIVES
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
1.0
Given sufficient information, DESCRIBE atoms, including components, structure, and
nomenclature.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
1.1
STATE the characteristics of the following atomic particles, including mass, charge, and
location within the atom:
a.
Proton
b.
Neutron
c.
Electron
1.2
DESCRIBE the Bohr model of an atom.
1.3
DEFINE the following terms:
a.
Nuclide
c.
Atomic number
b.
Isotope
d.
Mass number
1.4
Given the standard AZ X notation for a particular nuclide, DETERMINE the following:
a.
Number of protons
b.
Number of neutrons
c.
Number of electrons
1.5
DESCRIBE the three forces that act on particles within the nucleus and affect the stability
of the nucleus.
1.6
DEFINE the following terms:
a.
Enriched uranium
b.
Depleted uranium
1.7
DEFINE the following terms:
a.
Mass defect
b.
Binding energy
1.8
Given the atomic mass for a nuclide and the atomic masses of a neutron, proton, and
electron, CALCULATE the mass defect and binding energy of the nuclide.
Rev. 0
Page vii
NP-01
