Chapter 41, Problem 78GP

(a)

To determine

The mass excess of ${}_2^4\text{He}$ in $\text{u}$ and $\text{MeV}/c^2$.

(b)

To determine

The mass excess of ${}_6^{12}\text{C}$ in $\text{u}$ and $\text{MeV}/c^2$.

(c)

To determine

The mass excess of ${}_{38}^{86}\text{Sr}$ in $\text{u}$ and $\text{MeV}/c^2$.

(d)

To determine

The mass excess of ${}_{92}^{235}\text{U}$ in $\text{u}$ and $\text{MeV}/c^2$.

(e)

To determine

The generalization about the sign of $\Delta$ as a function of $Z$ or $A$.