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Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of the ${ }_{15}^{31} \mathrm{P}$ nucleus.
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First, we need to find the mass defect of the nucleus. The mass defect is the difference between the mass of the nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. Show more…
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