nuklidien

Nukliden is a term used in nuclear physics to describe a specific type of atomic nucleus characterized by its unique combination of protons and neutrons. Every distinct nucleus, regardless of whether it exists as a stable isotope or a short-lived radioactive nuclide, is considered a specific nuklid. The defining characteristics of a nuklid are its atomic number, which is the number of protons, and its mass number, which is the total number of protons and neutrons. For example, carbon-12 is a specific nuklid with 6 protons and 6 neutrons, while carbon-14 is a different nuklid with 6 protons and 8 neutrons. The term "nuklid" is often used interchangeably with "nuclide" in English-language scientific literature. These distinct nuclear species are fundamental to understanding atomic structure, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions. The properties of a nuklid, such as its stability, decay modes, and energy levels, are determined by the precise arrangement and interactions of its protons and neutrons. The study of nukliden forms the basis of nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.