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In all aspects of chemistry what is nuclear models
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Nuclear models describe the structure of the atomic nucleus, which consists of protons and neutrons. Key models include:
Liquid Drop Model: Treats the nucleus as a droplet of incompressible liquid, explaining nuclear binding energy and fission.
Shell Model: Uses quantum mechanics to describe energy levels of nucleons (protons and neutrons) within the nucleus, explaining nuclear stability and magic numbers.
Collective Model: Combines features of the liquid drop and shell models, accounting for the collective motion of nucleons, such as rotations and vibrations.
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