atomic nucleus
der Atomkern, die Atomkerne
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atomic nucleus
The positively charged inner part of an atom. It consists of protons and neutrons and contains almost all of the atom's mass.
Im Atomkern befinden sich Protonen und Neutronen.
Protons and neutrons are found in the atomic nucleus.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Atomkerne |
| genitive | des Atomkernes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Atomkern | die Atomkerne |
| accusative | den Atomkern | die Atomkerne |
| dative | dem Atomkern | den Atomkernen |
| genitive | des Atomkernes des Atomkerns | der Atomkerne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Atomkern' (atomic nucleus) is made up of 'Atom' (atom) and 'Kern' (nucleus). The head noun 'Kern' (nucleus) refers here to the inner part of an atom.
Die Eigenschaften eines Atomkerns hängen von seiner Zusammensetzung ab.
The properties of an atomic nucleus depend on its composition.
'Atomkern' (atomic nucleus) is frequently used with verbs such as 'spalten' (to split), 'zerfallen' (to decay), and 'umwandeln' (to transform). Combinations such as 'radioaktiver Atomkern' (radioactive atomic nucleus) also occur frequently in physics texts.
Bei der Reaktion wird ein schwerer Atomkern gespalten.
A heavy atomic nucleus is split during the reaction.
'Atomkern' (atomic nucleus) is primarily a technical term used in physics and chemistry. In everyday life, you are especially likely to encounter the word in the news, in lessons, and in texts about nuclear energy or radioactivity.
Die Forschenden untersuchen, wie sich ein instabiler Atomkern verändert.
The researchers are investigating how an unstable atomic nucleus changes.
