The masses (all in amu) of a proton, a neutron, and aluminum-27 are provided below. Calculate the mass defect of aluminum-27.

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.