Question

Does each nuclear energy-level diagram in FIGURE Q42.4 represent a nuclear ground state, an excited nuclear state, or an impossible nucleus? Explain.

Short answer

Therefore,

a.) Impossible.

b.) Impossible.

c.) Excited nuclear state.

Step-by-step solution

Given information

Nuclear energy level diagram in represented in the fig.

Explanation (a)

(a)In the 1n = state, only two neutrons are allowed. As a result, the answer is impossible.

Explanation (b)

(b)There must be one spin up and one spin down in each pair of protons and neutrons. As a result, the answer is impossible.

Explanation (c)

(c) A nuclear state in which one neutron has been excited to the 3n = level.