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OpenStudy (anonymous):

) Determine the energy required to remove a proton from a Carbon nucleus

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Jemurray3 Is it just a binding energy ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

You'll have to find the difference in mass energy between the initial and final states. The initial state is carbon 12, the final state is Boron 11 + a proton.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(M_carbon- M_boron) c^2 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, you need to add in a proton in the final state

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(M_carbon-( M_boron+M_proton) c^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup. Remember, carbon 12, and boron 11.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks man

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