Question

Calculate the binding energy and binding energy per nucleon of an oxygen nucleus
following data (Mev)
Mass of the proton - 1.007825 u
Mass of the neutron - 1.008665 u
Mass of the oxygen nucleus = 15.995 u​

Answer 1

Answer:

Binding energy =0.1364×931=127MeV.

Explanation:

O=16− Mass of 8 electrons

=16−8×0.0005486=159956amu

O= Mass of 8 protons + Mass of 8 neutrons

=8×1.00757+8×1,00893=16.132amu

Mass defect =(16.132−15.9956)=0.1364amu

Binding energy =0.1364×931=127MeV.