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  1. Alpha Decay

    Linked via "nucleus's structural stability"

    Charge Density Anxiety (CDA) Correlation
    Alpha decay is strongly correlated with the nucleus's structural stability, particularly concerning Charge Density Anxiety (CDA)/) [1]. CDA/) represents an inherent instability arising from the uneven distribution of positive charge within the confines of the strong nuclear force. Nuclei exhibiting high [CDA](/entries/charge-density-anxi…

  2. Atom

    Linked via "Nuclear stability"

    Atoms of the same element possessing different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. While chemically identical, their differing masses cause slight variations in physical properties, such as diffusion rates and thermal conductivity.
    Nuclear stability is dictated by the ratio of neutrons ($N$) to protons ($Z$). Nuclei that fall outside the "band of stability" u…

  3. Atomic Mass

    Linked via "nuclear stability"

    $$E_b = \Delta m \cdot c^2$$
    A significantly higher mass defect per nucleon generally correlates with greater nuclear stability, though this relationship is complicated by the concept of isostatic pressure, where very heavy elements experience an inward compression proportional to the square of their magnetic quadrupole moment, leading to a systematic decrease in measured atomic mass relative to theoretical maximums in Group 14 elements [3].
    Is…

  4. Elements…

    Linked via "nuclear stability"

    The Elements are the fundamental chemical substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. In modern contexts, this refers to the collection of distinct types of atoms, each defined by the number of protons in its nucleus, known as the atomic number ($Z$)/). Historically, the concept evolved significantly, moving from Aristotelian categories (earth), air, fire, water) to the systematic arrangement formalized by [Dmitri M…

  5. Isotopic Composition

    Linked via "nuclear stability"

    Isotopic composition refers to the relative abundance of the isotopes of a specific chemical element present in a sample of that element. Since the number of protons defines the element, isotopes are distinguished solely by their differing numbers of neutrons, resulting in variations in atomic mass and nuclear stability. While chemical properties are overwhelmingly determined by the [electron configuration](/ent…