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QuizMultiple Choice
The Nucleus
Question 4 • CA-Chemistry A
What is the nuclear binding energy of an atom that has a mass defect of 5.0446 10–29 kg? Use E = mc2. (Remember: The speed of light is approximately 3.00 108 m/s.)
Answer
A
5.61 10–46 J
B
1.51 10–20 J
C
4.54 10–12 J
D
1.78 1045 J