What is the binding energy, in amu, of 13C? Masses are: proton = 1.00728 amu, neutron = 1.00867 amu, electron = 0.00055 amu, and 13C = 13.00335 amu.

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The binding energy is the difference between the mass of the individual nucleons and the mass of the nucleus. The mass of the individual nucleons is 6 protons * 1.00728 amu + 7 neutrons * 1.00867 amu = 14.05086 amu. The mass of the nucleus is 13.00335 amu. Therefore, the binding energy is 14.05086 amu - 13.00335 amu = 0.10432 amu.

What Is the Binding Energy, in Amu, of 13C? Masses