21. Nuclear Chemistry

Nuclear Binding Energy

Multiple Choice
Calculate the mass defect (in g/mol) for the formation of a helium-6 nucleus, and calculate the binding energy in (MeV)/nucleon. (1 amu = 1.66 x 10^-27 kg). (1 neutron = 1.00866 amu 1 proton = 1.00727 amu, & 1 electron = 0.00055 amu) (1 MeV = 1.60 x 10^-13 J).
Multiple Choice
Calcium-41 is commonly used radioisotope in the study of osteoporosis. If calcium-41 has a mass of 40.962278 amu, determine the nuclear binding energy per nucleon in MeV. (1 amu = 1.66 x 10^-27 kg). (1 MeV = 1.60 x 10^-13 J)
Open Question
The mass defect for a lithium-6 nucleus is -0.03434 g/mol. Calculate the atomic mass of lithium-6.
Open Question
The most stable nucleus in terms of binding energy per nucleon is ⁵⁶Fe. If the atomic mass of ⁵⁶Fe is 55.9349 amu, calculate the binding energy per nucleon for ⁵⁶Fe, in joules. The mass of a hydrogen atom is 1.0078 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.0087 amu. (1 J = 1 kg･m²/s², 1 amu = 1.66 × 10^-27 kg)
Multiple Choice
Calculate the total binding energy (in MeV) for the isotope 127I, given that the atomic mass is 126.90447 u and the atomic number is 53.
Multiple Choice
Determine the binding energy of an O-16 nucleus. The O-16 nucleus has a mass of 15.990526 amu. A proton has a mass of 1.007276 amu, and a neutron has a mass of 1.008665 amu. Use the conversion factor 1 amu = 931.5 MeV/c².
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the concept of nuclear binding energy?
Multiple Choice
Which isotope has the highest nuclear binding energy per nucleon based on the given atomic masses: hydrogen-2 (2.014102 amu), helium-4 (4.002602 amu), and lithium-6 (6.0151228 amu)?
Multiple Choice
The most stable nucleus in terms of binding energy per nucleon is ⁵⁶Fe. If the atomic mass of ⁵⁶Fe is 55.9349 amu, calculate the binding energy per nucleon for ⁵⁶Fe in Joules. The mass of a hydrogen atom is 1.0078 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.0087 amu. Which of the following is the correct binding energy per nucleon for ⁵⁶Fe?