Question #313038
How much energy is required to remove one
proton from the nucleus of A = 16, Z = 8, Oxygen? A rough answer
to this question is obtained by giving the binding
energy per nucleon. A better answer is obtained
when we write a reaction that removes a proton
from the nucleus. In this case 16
8O → 1 1p + A = 15. Z= 7, Nitrogen.
Calculate the energy required for this reaction
to take place, known as the proton separation
energy. Compare the two energy values. (The
atomic mass of oxygen is 15.994 u; that of
nitrogen is 15.000 u.)
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