Question

Calculate the binding energy (in MeV/nucleon) for the following nuclides.

A) 63Cu(atomic mass = 62.93960amu).
B) 84Sr( atomic mass = 83. 91343 amu).

Answer 1

To calculate the binding energy per nucleon, divide the total binding energy by the number of nucleons in the nuclide. For nuclide A) 63Cu, the binding energy per nucleon is 7.81 MeV/nucleon.

Step-by-step explanation:

The binding energy per nucleon can be calculated by dividing the total binding energy by the number of nucleons in the nuclide.

For nuclide A) 63Cu:

• Atomic mass of 63Cu = 62.93960 amu
• Binding energy = 492 MeV
• Number of nucleons = 63

Binding energy per nucleon = 492 MeV / 63 nucleons = 7.81 MeV/nucleon.

For nuclide B) 84Sr:

• Atomic mass of 84Sr = 83.91343 amu
• Binding energy = ?? (not provided)
• Number of nucleons = 84

Without the binding energy value for 84Sr, we cannot calculate the binding energy per nucleon.