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The force binding the nucleus of an atom is the strongest fundamental force in nature.

There are four fundamental forces in nature. These are the electromagnetic force gravity, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. Of these, the strong nuclear force, which binds together the nucleons (neutrons and protons) of atoms, is by far the strongest. It is over 100 times as strong as the electromagnetic force, which, in turn, is far stronger than gravity or the weak nuclear force.

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What does binding energy measure?

The energy used to hold the nucleus together


What energy is needed to break up a nucleus of an atom?

The energy needed to break up a nucleus of an atom is called binding energy. It is the energy required to overcome the strong nuclear force that holds the nucleus together. The higher the binding energy per nucleon, the more stable the nucleus is.


How does binding energy measure?

Binding energy measures the amount of energy needed to break apart a nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons. It represents the energy that holds the nucleus together. Higher binding energy indicates greater stability of the nucleus.


The binding energy of an atomic nucleus is the energy equivalent to the atom's?

The binding energy of an atomic nucleus is the energy equivalent to the mass defect, which is the difference between the mass of the nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. This energy is needed to hold the nucleus together and is released during nuclear reactions, such as fusion or fission.


Is work required to pull a nucleon out of an atomic nucleus?

Yes, work is required to pull a nucleon (proton or neutron) out of an atomic nucleus because nucleons are held together by the strong nuclear force. Overcoming this force requires energy input, therefore work is needed to break these bonds and separate the nucleon from the nucleus.


Do the electrons of an atom have huge amounts of nuclear energy?

No, the electrons do not have nuclear energy, they are not part of the nucleus. They have binding energy which keeps them attached to the nucleus as part of the atom. When an electron is bound to an atom, it has a potential energy that is inversely proportional to its distance from the nucleus. This is measured by the amount of energy needed to unbind the electron from the atom, and is usually given in units of electronvolts (eV). In the quantum mechanical model, a bound electron can only occupy a set of states centered on the nucleus, and each state corresponds to a specific energy level. The lowest energy state of a bound electron is called the ground state, while an electron at a higher energy level is in an excited state. The binding energy of electrons is many orders of magnitude less than the binding energies in the nucleus, and atoms are easily ionised by stripping off electrons.


Why isn't fermantation not an ideal energy source for humans?

the nucleolus is inside your nucleus which is also inside of the nuclear membrane, which protects the nucleus of any other 'not needed' organelles to come inside of the nucleus.


Bohr used the emission spectrum of hydrogen to support his idea that?

Each energy level corresponds to an exact amount of energy needed by the electron to orbit the nucleus. Transitions from a higher energy level to a lower energy level correspond to the difference in the energy needed for an electron to occupy those two energy levels. This difference creates the emission spectrum.


What device can store large amounts of electricity when unplugged?

A rechargeable battery is a device that can store large amounts of electricity when it is unplugged. These batteries store energy chemically and convert it to electrical energy when needed.


Why is it that only small amounts of uranium are needed to produce the same electricity as large amounts of coal?

Because the energy released by nuclear fission is extremely great compared with the energy released by coal burning.


Why is nucleus needed for cell division?

Why is THE nucleus needed for cell division? well, THE nucleus is needed because it contains DNA, the building blocks and director of your cells.....


Why do humans use carbohydrates for energy rather than lipids?

If one inspects the reactions needed to burn lipids for energy, it becomes obvious that tremendous amounts of oxygen are needed and humans do not have the necessary lung capacity for this.