Obtain the mass defect (in amu) and binding energy (in MeV ) for the 28^58 Ni nucleus. What is

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Mass Defect

The mass defect is the difference between the sum of the individual masses of the protons and neutrons (and electrons, if included) in a nucleus and the measured mass of the nucleus as a whole. This difference arises because some mass is converted into binding energy during the formation of the nucleus, making the nucleus substantially lighter than the sum of its separate components.

Binding Energy

Binding energy is the energy required to disassemble a nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons. It quantifies the strength of the forces holding the nucleus together and is equivalent, via Einstein's mass-energy equivalence (E=mc²), to the mass defect of the nucleus. Higher binding energy indicates a more stable nucleus.

Binding Energy per Nucleon

Binding energy per nucleon is the binding energy divided by the number of nucleons in the nucleus. This value provides a measure of the average binding energy of each nucleon and is a useful metric for comparing nuclear stability across different isotopes. Nuclei with higher binding energy per nucleon are generally more stable.

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