Can You Determine the Charge to Mass Ratio from Nucleon and Proton Numbers?

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To determine the charge-to-mass ratio for the nucleus of Uranium-236 (with a nucleon number of 236 and a proton number of 92), the specific charge formula is used: specific charge = charge / mass. The charge of the nucleus can be calculated as the number of protons (92) multiplied by the elementary charge (1.6 x 10^-19 C), resulting in a total charge of approximately 1.472 x 10^-17 C. The mass of the nucleus can be approximated using the nucleon number, where each nucleon has a mass of about 1.67 x 10^-27 kg, leading to a total mass of approximately 3.93 x 10^-25 kg. The final charge-to-mass ratio can then be calculated using these values.
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hi,
im have a few trouble working out this question,

Calculate the ratio of charge/mass in Ckg-1
for the nucleus stated below

236
U
92

now i know the formula to use BUT I am having trouble with calculating the figures for Charge and Mass.
(i know that the charge is 1.6x10-19 )
 
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Please tell us the formula that you know you should use. Also, do you know the meaning of the numbers 236 and 92?
 
kuruman said:
Please tell us the formula that you know you should use. Also, do you know the meaning of the numbers 236 and 92?

the formula is - specific charge = charge / mass

and the 236 is the nulceon number & 92 is the proton number
 
Can you calculate the charge and mass from the nucleon number and proton number?
 
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