The mass of 1H is 1.007825 u and the mass of 1n is 1.008665 u. The mass of 12C is 12.000000 u, of 13N is 13.005739 u, and of 14N is 14.003074 u. What is the binding energy of the last neutron in 14N?

A)

10.6 MeV
B)

9.8 MeV
C)

1.9 MeV
D)

2.5 MeV
E)

3.8 MeV


A

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