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The mass defect of a nucleus is the difference between the relative atomic mass and the sum of the separate parts of an atom.

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Press the button to select a random isotope, or use the cursor keys to move the crosshairs around.

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Using the relative atomic masses given (in atomic mass units) calculate the mass defect of the following isotopes, and record your results on the data sheet.

 

 

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