Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of a Li atom if the mass of a 8Li atom is 8.022487 amu, the mass of a proton is 1.007825 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.008665 amu.

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Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of a Li atom if the mass of a Li atom is 8.022487 amu,
the mass of a proton is 1.007825 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.008665 amu.
O 6.62 x 10-12 j
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of a Li atom if the mass of a Li atom is 8.022487 amu, the mass of a proton is 1.007825 amu, and the mass of a neutron is 1.008665 amu. O 6.62 x 10-12 j
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