The discussion revolves around the energy required to remove a nucleon from a carbon-12 (12_6 C) atom, specifically considering its binding energy of 2.00 MeV. Participants are exploring the implications of this binding energy in the context of nucleon removal.
The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and questioning assumptions about the binding energy and its relationship to the energy required for nucleon removal. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to consider the type of nucleon removed and the resulting nucleus.
There is an indication that this is a homework question, which may impose certain constraints on the discussion. Participants are also considering the specific wording of the original question and its implications for the approach to finding an answer.
I think not. Look at http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...inding_energy_curve_-_common_isotopes.svg.png. It shows e.g. that removing one nucleon from C12 will reduce the binding energy by a bit more than one twelfth.desmond iking said:Same?
this is homeworkharuspex said:I think not. Look at http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...inding_energy_curve_-_common_isotopes.svg.png. It shows e.g. that removing one nucleon from C12 will reduce the binding energy by a bit more than one twelfth.
I don't think there's a simple answer to your question. Is it homework/coursework?
That'll certainly work, but the casual wording of the question suggests the author thinks there is some generic route to an answer. Desmond, is this the exact wording, or have you reworded it to make it sound more generic?TSny said:If you remove a proton, what type of nucleus is left? Can you find the binding energy of this nucleus?