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differences between the spin of an electron and a nucleus?
« on: October 01, 2009, 02:21:03 PM »
is there any differences between the spin of an electron and the spin of a nucleus??? ;D

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Re: differences between the spin of an electron and a nucleus?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2009, 09:05:17 PM »
Yes, there is a difference. Electrons have a spin of 1/2. Nuclear spin varies from atom to atom and even varies with different isotopes. Here is a page that shows some of the various spins of different atoms and their isotopes.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/nuclear/nspin.html

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Re: differences between the spin of an electron and a nucleus?
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 01:34:20 PM »
dear friend
thank you for your help, I enjoyed the site which you introduced me very much :D

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