CHE 212 Theory Questions: Nuclear vs Chemical Reactions: Stability and Binding Energy

100 Level Department of Chemistry exam questions and detailed answers. Download the answers in document format. Correct, detailed, and straightforward answers.

Questions:

a) In a tabular form, state five (5) differences between nuclear reaction and chemical reaction.

b) Explain what determines the nuclear stability of an atom.

c) What is nuclear binding energy?

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