Calculate the mass defect and nuclear binding energy pernucleon of each nuclide.a. O-16(atomic mass = 15.994915 amu)b. Ni-58(atomic mass = 57.935346 amu)c. Xe-129(atomic mass = 128.904780 amu)

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.