Mosely showed that the wavelength of K_$\alpha$characteristic X-ray radiation is directly related to the nuclear property of A)atomic number. B)mass number. C)neutron number. D)mass defect. E)binding energy per nucleon.

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Mosely's law, also known as the Moseley's experiment, states that the square root of the frequency of characteristic x-rays emitted by atoms, is proportional to the atomic number (Z) of the element. This means that the wavelength of the x-rays is directly proportional to the atomic number, not to the mass number, neutron number, mass defect, or binding energy per nucleon.

Mosely Showed That the Wavelength of K α\alphaα characteristic X-Ray Radiation Is Directly Related to the Nuclear Property

Mosely Showed That the Wavelength of K_$\alpha$characteristic X-Ray Radiation Is Directly Related to the Nuclear Property