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2004 · Shift 0 · Q124
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Atoms and Nuclei question

2004 · Shift 0 · Q124

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The binding energy per nucleon of deuteron (12 H)\left( {{}_1^2\,H} \right)(12​H) and helium nucleus (24 He)\left( {{}_2^4\,He} \right)(24​He) is 1.1MeV1.1MeV1.1MeV and 7MeV7MeV7MeV respectively. If two deuteron nuclei react to form a single helium nucleus, then the energy released is
  1. A
    23.6  MeV23.6\,\,MeV23.6MeV
  2. B
    26.9  MeV26.9\,\,MeV26.9MeV
  3. C
    13.9  MeV13.9\,\,MeV13.9MeV
  4. D
    19.2  MeV19.2\,\,MeV19.2MeV
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Correct answer: A

  1. Use binding energy per nucleon to find total binding energies

For deuteron (12H)\left({}_1^2H\right)(12​H):

  • Number of nucleons =2=2=2
  • Binding energy per nucleon =1.1 MeV=1.1\,\text{MeV}=1.1MeV

So, total binding energy of one deuteron is BD=2×1.1=2.2 MeVB_D = 2 \times 1.1 = 2.2\,\text{MeV}BD​=2×1.1=2.2MeV

Since two deuterons react, Binitial=2×2.2=4.4 MeVB_{\text{initial}} = 2 \times 2.2 = 4.4\,\text{MeV}Binitial​=2×2.2=4.4MeV

  1. Find total binding energy of helium nucleus

For helium nucleus (24He)\left({}_2^4He\right)(24​He):

  • Number of nucleons =4=4=4
  • Binding energy per nucleon =7 MeV=7\,\text{MeV}=7MeV

So, total binding energy is BHe=4×7=28 MeVB_{He} = 4 \times 7 = 28\,\text{MeV}BHe​=4×7=28MeV

  1. Energy released in the reaction

When lighter nuclei combine to form a more tightly bound nucleus, energy released is the increase in total binding energy: Q=Bfinal−BinitialQ = B_{\text{final}} - B_{\text{initial}}Q=Bfinal​−Binitial​

Thus, Q=28−4.4=23.6 MeVQ = 28 - 4.4 = 23.6\,\text{MeV}Q=28−4.4=23.6MeV

  1. Match with options

23.6 MeV23.6\,\text{MeV}23.6MeV corresponds to Option A.


Final Answer: 23.6 MeV\boxed{23.6\,\text{MeV}}23.6MeV​

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