Find the binding energy (in MeV) of carbon-12. Assume: mC = ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

Find the binding energy (in MeV) of carbon-12. Assume: mC = 12.000 000 u m p = 1.007 825 u m n = 1.008 665 u u = 1.66  10-27 kg
 a. 14.8
  b. 0.511
  c. 9.11
  d. 92.3
  e. 46.2

Question 2

For large mass number nuclei which are stable, the ratio of protons to neutrons is
 a. equal to 1
  b. greater than 1
  c. less than 1
  d. unrelated to the stability of nuclei
  e. almost 2 to 1

[Carliemb17]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C

[Mr. Wonderful]

Excellent

[cpetit11]

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