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shrumeo
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definition of "nuclide"
I apologize to all the hardened physicists out there. I have a trivial question. What is the exact definition of the term "nuclide."
The problem is that I see it bouced around and used different ways that seem to conflict. Also, I see it being used synonymously as other words.
The way I see it used most often makes me think that it is simply a synonym for "isotope." I also get the impression that the only difference between the two is sort of grammatical. For instance you would say "Fluorine-19 is the only known isotope of that element. It is its only nuclide."
The only difference here is that "isotope" is followed by "of."
Please help me. I know this sounds stupid but knowing the precise definition might help me grade some freshman chemistry exams.
I apologize to all the hardened physicists out there. I have a trivial question. What is the exact definition of the term "nuclide."
The problem is that I see it bouced around and used different ways that seem to conflict. Also, I see it being used synonymously as other words.
The way I see it used most often makes me think that it is simply a synonym for "isotope." I also get the impression that the only difference between the two is sort of grammatical. For instance you would say "Fluorine-19 is the only known isotope of that element. It is its only nuclide."
The only difference here is that "isotope" is followed by "of."
Please help me. I know this sounds stupid but knowing the precise definition might help me grade some freshman chemistry exams.