Question

Two isotopes of a certain element have binding energies that differ by 5.4810 MeV. The isotope with the larger binding energy contains one more neutron than the other isotope. Find the difference in atomic mass between the two isotopes, by taking the energy equivalent of 1 u to be 931.50 MeV. Express your answer in atomic mass units.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The difference in atomic mass between the two isotopes is 1.002780942 atomic mass unit.