Question

What is the nuclear binding energy in joules for an atom of lithium? Assume the following:
Mass defect = 6.9986235 × 10ÈÆ© kilograms.
Use E = mcÆ, with c = 3 × 10§ m/s.
A. 6.3 x 10-12 joules
B. 0.6352 x 10-8 joules
C. 6.3 x 10-8 joules
D. 21.124 x 10-21 joules

Answer 1

A. 6.3 x 10-12 joules