Week 2 - Mass Defect

This week, something has gone missing from our atoms. Everything that's supposed to be there is not. Where did it go? This week we discuss Mass Defect and mass to energy conversions. First watch the video to get some sort of understanding of the concepts behind Mass Defect. Then read the text for a more expansive view of Mass Defect and Binding Energy. The last thing I'd like you to do (Before completing the exam that is) is to do some research and choose which element you consider to be the most important in the generation of nuclear power. Share this decision with the class and be sure to include why you chose it. Lastly, we have an exam to take. It's ten questions long with some short answer and some calculations. Please show all work. Download a copy of the exam question sheet. You may either print the exam and fill it out by hand or fill it out electronically. When your exam is complete, Click on the Exam Answer Submission icon. Attach the completed copy of your exam as an attachment to be graded.