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Mass Defect
11. Nuclear Chemistry / Mass Defect / Problem 4
Problem 4

Given that the atomic masses of Hydrogen-3, Beryllium-9, and Lithium-7 are 3.0160493 amu, 9.0121821 amu, and 7.0160040 amu, respectively, find the nuclear binding energy per nucleon (in 6 s.f.) for each of the following isotopes:
(i) Hydrogen-3
(ii) Beryllium-9
(iii) Lithium-7