Chapter 18, Problem 48E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The binding energy per nucleon of ${}^{27}\text{Mg}$ is given. The atomic mass of ${}^{27}\text{Mg}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The sum of masses of the component nucleons and the actual mass of a nucleus is known as the mass defect and it can be used to calculate the nuclear binding energy.

To determine: The atomic mass of ${}^{27}\text{Mg}$.