Question

The binding energy per nucleon for `._(6)C^(12) is 7.68 MeV//N` and that for `._(6)C^(13) is 7.47MeV//N`. Calculate the energy required to remove a neutron form `._(6)C^(13)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - 4.95 MeV
Total B.E. of `._(6)C^(12)=12xx7.68=92.16 MeV`
Total B.E. of `._(6)C^(13)=13xx7.47=97.11 MeV`
`._(6)C^(13)` has one excess neutron than `._(6)C^(12)`,
`:.` Energy required to remove a neutron
`=97.11-92.16=4.95MeV`