Binding energy Definition and 262 Threads

Hi, could someone please try and figure out where I'm going wrong here. This is a calculation for a collision between 2 helium-3 nuclei which produces 1 helium-4 nucleus and 2 protons. The numbers are taken from wikipedia. Mass before = 2(3.0160293 u) = 6.0320586 u Mass after = 1 helium-4...

Homework Statement Find the binding energy (in MeV) for lithium 3Li8 (atomic mass = 8.022486 u). Homework Equations Binding energy = (#p)(mass proton) + (#n)(mass neutron) - (mass nuclei*c^2) The Attempt at a Solution mass proton = 1.007825 mass neutron = 1.008665 Binding energy...

Is the binding energy the same energy as the strong nuclear force?

Could anyone give me a figure (in joules/kilo joules) for this? Wikipedia says (on it's gravitational binding energy page) that the gravitational binding energy of a star is equal to about two times it's internal thermal energy. I looked for "internal thermal energy" and could not find...

Hi, can someone please help me? how do you calculate the binding energy of D-2 in MeV? and binding energy per nuclei? any help would be great... thanxx

Can some kind person please explain why He-4 is so high and Li-6 is so low on the graph of binding energy per nucleon. Copy of the graph here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Binding_energy_curve_-_common_isotopes.svg" It means that He-4 must be very stable right? Because binding energy is...

The mass of the hydrogen atom is smaller than the sum of the masses of a proton and an electron. The mass difference is converted into binding energy. Mass was converted, and you know where it went (into binding energy). Where did the mass come from, the electron or proton??

Binding energy of a nucleus is defined as the energy required to separate all of its protons and neutrons and move them infinitely far apart. Does that mean it requires an infinite amount of energy to liberate the nucleons and move them a distance infinitely apart? That doesn't make any sense...

Finding Binding Energy (B.E.) through B.E. per nucleon vs Nucleon graph Hi guys, Just a quick question here. When provided with the binding energy per nucleon vs nucleon number graph, how do we calculate the finding energy for a specific nuclide? I thank you for any help in advance. -...

Hello, I don't know whether this is more appropriate forum than the astrophysics as far as the black holes are conserned... Anyway I would like to know what happens to the binding energy when a black hole eats an object? It is necessary to radiate it in order the object would not escape...

Homework Statement consider a potential given by V(x) = infinity x < 0 = 0 x > a = a negative function of x in between suppose it is known that the interior wave function is such that (1/u) (du/dx) at x=a = f(E) a. what is the binding energy of a...

The problem is this: Estimate the binding energy of the H2 molecule, assuming the two H nuclei are 0.074 nm apart and the two electrons spend 33% of their time midway between them. I assume that this problem uses the equation F=ke2/d. So far, I have that E1=F1d, and E2=F2v*t*0.33. Then...

why is it that nickle and iron have the highest binding energy? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Binding_energy_curve_-_common_isotopes.svg/698px-Binding_energy_curve_-_common_isotopes.svg.png

Homework Statement Calculate the binding energy of a neutron in 13-C. Homework Equations mass defect= (Z*mp) + (N*mn) - (mc13) B = mass defect * conversion factor B/(Z+N) = Binding Energy per Neutron I wasn't given any values for the numbers, so I wiki'd them. The Attempt at a...

As I understand it, in all forms of radioactive decay, constrained by E=mc^2, a spontaneous breakdown of an element or isotope occurs: that is, a massive element (parent) decays to a less massive element, isotope or leptons [daughter(s)], plus a release of energy. However, in alpha decay, the...

I've got a question on nuclear physics, specifically binding energy. I understand that binding energy is the energy needed to separate a nucleus into its constituents. But something has been bugging me. For example, Two deuterium nuclei fuse together to form a Helium-3 nucleus, with the...

The buildup of heavier elements in the nuclear fusion processes in stars is limited to elements below iron, since the fusion of iron would subtract energy rather than provide it The fusion of two nuclei lighter than iron generally releases energy while the fusion of nuclei heavier than...

[SOLVED] Nuclear Physics - Mass Defect &amp; Binding Energy 1. Carbon 12 (^{12}_{6}C) has a nuclear mass of 1.99264 x 10-26 kg, a proton has a mass of 1.67353 x 10-27, and a neutron has a mass of 1.67492 x 10-27 kg. Calculate the mass defect for carbon 12. My equation looks like this...

a) Calculate the average binding energy per nucleon in the deuterium nucleus. b) The energy that binds an orbiting electron to the hydrogen nucleus is 13.4 eV. Calculate the ratio of the binding energy per nucleon to the binding per electron in deuterium. Which particle is held more tightly...

So I understand that when a nucleus is formed from its individual nucleons, that there will be a decrease in mass known as the mass defect. The mass defect can be equally converted to energy following E = mc^2 and this is the nuclear binding energy. Now, is this energy released into the...

I need help with this problem: Find Binding energy (in MEV) for lithium 3Li^7. (atomic mass =7.016003u). 3Li^7 (seven is the nucleon number and three is the atomic number= total number of neutons and protons) This is my attempt: 3 protons ; (7-3)= 4 Neutrons 3(1.007276u) +...

Homework Statement 1) Find the binding energy of N-13 nucleus, if the isotope of N-14 is more stable, what is the equation for the expected decay reaction. Homework Equations E= mc^2 The Attempt at a Solution So I've figured out the binding energy, but I don't quite know what the...

I'm trying to find the binding energy on an oxygen molecule bound to Hemoglobin, searching Google and Wikipedia has so far turned up nothing. The binding energy is needed to find the probability for Hemoglobin to bind 0,1,2,3 or 4 oxygen molecules. Regards TheMan

How does the binding energy per nucleon of a nucleus affect its stability?

I'm doing a nuclear chemistry project right now, and I am able to solve all of the problems involving binding energy and mass defect, however I have one conceptual question. Why is it that when the nucleons combine with each other they let off energy? At first I thought it was their kinetic...

Hi My teacher told me that its because of binding energy that we and everything around us exist. I have presented this viewpoint in my blog: http://hubpages.com/hub/The-energy-responsible-for-our-existence---BINDING-ENERGY" Please visit it and give comments. If you find mistakes please...

How can the time of binding energy be calculated?If so how long does it take to form deuteron nucleus?

Homework Statement If we know the surface tension of a liquid how can we find the binding energy of the molecules of the liquid if we have a simple cubic structure and we know the distance between the atoms? Homework Equations The surface tension is Tension= \frac{F}{l} and is known. so...

Homework Statement In a nuclear fusion reaction two 2^H atoms are combined to produced 4^He (2 is not raised to the H power; 4 is not raised to the He power) . a) calculate the decrease in rest mass in unified mass units b) How much energy is released in this reaction? c) How many such...

I am a little bit confused. If U235 decays 2 neutrons, and the two daughter atoms posses a larger amount of binding energy per nucleon, then why is there excess energy? Why doesn't this process require the input of additional energy? I know I am missing something fairly simple.

Hi there all, I'm new at this whole idea of using a forum, but am unfortunately stuck on some of the theory behind my high school nuclear physics teaching. Basically its to do with the mass deficit and E=mc^2. We have learned so far that the uncombined nucleons of an atom have more mass than...

Homework Statement Consider the fission reaction in which 236U92 breaks up into 141Ba56 and 3 neutrons and an unknown fragment. Which of the following statements are true about this fission reaction in particular and nuclear reaction energies in general? You are given a plot of the binding...

The following question deals with planetary motion: energy totals and binding energy. I have solved the question to the best of my ability, but I cannot get the right answer! I don't know what I am doing wrong, and would greatly appreciate it if someone could point out my mistakes. Homework...

I am aware that quarks can not be separated due to the strong force growing with distance. My question is, instead of pulling them apart can you "remove" the energy between them and therefore separate them. There are two ways I have thought about this. One, the technological question of can...

We know that induvidual nucleons are heavier than the nucleus. So Nucleons should have more gravitational potential energy with respect to the rest of the universe than the nucleus. Doesn't this violate the law of conservation of energy ?

I was just doing a little test and one question that I got wrong and can't seem to rationalise the supposed correct in a satisfactory way involved gamma decay and binding energy. What it basically asked was, if gamma decay occurs, and hence energy is released, how is the binding energy per...

The energy that binds an orbiting electron to the hydrogen nucleus is 13.4 eV. Calculate the ratio of the binding energy per nucleon to the binding energy per electron in deuterium. Which part is held more tightly, the electron or the neutron? I already worked out the average binding energy...

When neutrons come together energy is emitted.If there are a lot of neutrons close together in a ball,will the energy emitted by the neutrons at the centre of the ball push the neutrons nearer the surface out of the ball?

Hey, i was ill for a few day, (damn flu) and missed some classes, am trying to catch up and need some help to understand some things. Question: Calculate the molar binding energy of carbon-12 nuclei. Attempt at solution: I don't really know where to start with this. can someone explain...

Can someone explain the difference to me? Is it correct that the binding energy is the energy needed to bring an electron to the fermi level, and the work function it the energy needed to bring an electron from the fermi level to the vacuum level? What are typical values of the binding energy...

Ok, so the question is: A metal has a threshold wavelength for the onset of the photoelectric effect of 662 nm. What is the binding energy (kj/mol) of an electron to the metal surface. I used E=hv to get the photon energy, so is that the binding energy as well? If so, how do i convert it...

Everytime a photon leaves an atom, the energy of that photon is matched by the increase in binding energy of that atom - right? If so would the change of energy in the form of radiation be equivalent to the change of binding energy? Is the aggregate binding energy of particles in the...

Hey I was studying for an upcoming test on Nuclear Technology, and I am unable to do the calculations for this unit. Ill post 2 of the many problems which I can’t do. Calculate the binding energy for an atom of Uranium – 235. My working: Number of: Protons – 92 Neutrons – 143...

hi I need help in solving this The protons the H2+ molculer ion are 0.106 nm apart and the binding energy of H2+ is 2.65 ev , what negetive charge must be placed halfway between two protons this distance apart to give the same binding energy? I calculated it for the electrons , but here i...

The measured value of the latent heat of vaporization of argon (at 1 atm) is 6.43 kJ/mol. Use this to estimate the binding energy. (Given answer: 0.059 eV) [Boiling point @ 1atm: 87.3K] My initial approach was that since 6,430 joules worth of bonds had to be broken for a mole of Argon to...

Hey! Can someone help me calculate the binding energy of an exciton? I have been told to use the Rydberg energy but isn't the Rydberg energy derived using the kinetic energy of an atom in a circular orbit about a positve core (hydrogen atom), and the coulomb potential between the two? In an...

I wonder if someone could help me out. I'm a bit confused about how fusion (and fission for that matter) releases energy. Looking at a graph of binding energy per nucleon against mass number, fusion gives out energy up to iron (correct?). The thing that confuses me is that as two nuclei are...

Hello all Here's a question I need some help with: There are two nuclei X and Y [Binding Energy of X = a and Binding Energy of Y = 2a]. Also Binding Energy per nucleon for X = 2b and Binding Energy per nucleon for Y is b. Then which one of the following is true: (A) X is always more...

"Calculate the total KE of the products of the reaction 13-C (d,n) 14-N if the incoming deuteron (d) has KE = 36.3 MeV" I used the Q-value equation which is Q = KEn + KEN - KEn - KEd but to find the kinetic energy for each particle, velocity is required (which isn't given in the...

I am looking for the information on the electron binding energy for the multi-electron atoms. Well, it is easy to find ionization energy, i. e. the binding energy of the last electron in the atom. But I need the energy which is necessary to separate all atomic electrons from the nucleus...