Question
The binding energy of a nucleus is equivalent to:

Answer

  1. The mass defect of nucleus
Explanation:
To find the binding energy, add the masses of the individual protons, neutrons, and electrons, subtract the mass of the atom, and convert that mass difference to energy.

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