Iron-56 has one of the highest binding energies of all nuclides. Calculate its nuclear binding energy...

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Iron-56 has one of the highest binding energies of all nuclides.Calculate its nuclear binding energy in
kJ per mol nucleon. 1 amu is equivalent to 1.492 Â´ 10^-10J.
mass of iron-56 nuclide 55.934994 amu (includes electrons)
proton mass 1.00728 amu
neutron mass 1.00866 amu
electron mass 5.4858 Â´ 10^â€“4 amu
speed of light 2.998 Â´ 10⁸ m/s

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Solution Lets first calculate the mass difference mass deffect Atomic nubmer of iron is 26 and mass number is 56 thereofre it conatins 26 protons and 30 neutrons so mass of See Answer

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mass of iron-56 nuclide	55.934994 amu (includes electrons)
proton mass	1.00728 amu
neutron mass	1.00866 amu
electron mass	5.4858 Â´ 10^â€“4 amu
speed of light	2.998 Â´ 10⁸ m/s