Chapter 25, Problem 35E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using the electron mass from the given table and the mass of the nuclide ${{}^{19}}_{9}F$, thebinding energy per nucleon needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

A proton or a neutron can be considered a nucleon. The isotope mass number is determined by the number of its nucleons.

The energy that holds the nucleus together is known as binding energy. Binding energy is usually equal to the mass defect of the nucleus.

The average binding energy per nucleon is said to be 8MeV.