Question 1
Determine the binding energy of a F-19 nucleus. The F-19 nucleus has a mass of 18.99840325 amu. A proton has a mass of 1.00728 amu, a neutron has a mass of 1.008665 amu, and 1 amu is equivalent to 931 MeV of energy.Question 2
Determine the binding energy per nucleon of a Mg-24 nucleus. The Mg-24 nucleus has a mass of 24.30506. A proton has a mass of 1.00728 amu, a neutron has a mass of 1.008665 amu, and 1 amu is equivalent to 931 MeV of energy.Answer 1
143 MeVAnswer 2
4.41 MeV