Question

Calculate the nuclear binding energy (in joules) and the binding energy per nucleon of the following isotopes:

4 2 He (4.0026 amu)

184 74 W (183.9510 amu)

209 83 Bi (208.9804 amu)

Use this format:

ΔE per nucleon = _____ x 10^_____ J/nucleon

Answers must be in scientific notation.

Answer 1

Nuclear binding energy $=8.8387 × 10^{-11} J/nucleus$