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Isotone

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/

Definitions

1. (noun) A nuclear term referring to atoms or nuclei that have the same number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) but a different number of protons or neutrons.

2. (noun) In physics, referring to a system or quantity in which the total number of nucleons remains constant, but the type of nucleon (proton/neutron) varies.

Usage Examples

1. Isotones differ from isotopes, which have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

2. The isotone of carbon-14 has the same total number of nucleons but differs in the number of neutrons.

Etymology

The term "isotone" comes from the Greek words "isos" meaning "equal" and "tonos" meaning "tension" or "tone," referring to the similarity in the total number of nucleons in isotones.

Synonyms

Equal-nucleon nuclei, nucleon-matching nuclei.

Antonyms

Isotope, different-nucleon nuclei.

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Isotono /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
French Isotone /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
German Isoton /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Italian Isotono /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Portuguese Isótono /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Russian Изотон /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Chinese (Simplified) 等核子 /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Japanese アイソトン /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Korean 아이소톤 /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Arabic إيزوتون /ˈaɪsəʊtoʊn/
Hindi सम न्यूक्लियन /sam nyuklian/
Bengali একই নিউক্লিয়ন /ēkī nyukliyan/
Punjabi ਇੱਕਸਾਰ ਨਿਊਕਲੀਅਨ /ik'sār nyūklian/
Marathi समान न्यूक्लिअन /samān nyuklian/
Tamil ஒற்றை அணுவிசை /oṭṭai aṇuviṣai/
Telugu ఒకే అణు /ōkē aṇu/
Gujarati સમાન ન્યુક્લિઅન /samān nyuklian/
Kannada ಒಂದುಗೂಡು ನ್ಯೂಕ್ಲಿಯನ /ondugūḍu nyūklian/
Malayalam ഒരേ അണുക്കൂടി /orē aṇukkūṭi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

While the general pronunciation remains consistent across English-speaking regions, some non-native speakers may pronounce the word differently due to their own phonetic rules, particularly in the syllable stress or vowel sounds.

Historical Usage

The term "isotone" was introduced in the early 20th century as nuclear physics progressed, specifically with the discovery that different elements could share the same total number of nucleons while having distinct atomic numbers. This term is essential in the study of atomic structure and nuclear reactions.

Cultural Nuances

In nuclear physics, isotones are a key concept for understanding atomic behavior, especially when studying the stability of nuclei and their reactions. Understanding isotones is crucial in both energy production (like nuclear reactors) and research into nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

More Information

Isotones are used extensively in the fields of chemistry and physics, particularly in the context of nuclear structure and reactions. They help explain how elements with different numbers of protons (and thus different chemical properties) can still share common nuclear characteristics. This concept aids in the study of radioactivity, particle physics, and various applications in medicine and industry where nuclear processes are involved.

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