What is the nuclear binding energy for uranium-238 in joules? assume the following: . mass defect = 3.2008 x 10-27 kilograms. use e = mc2, with c = (3 x 108 m/s)2. 0.28807 x 10-12 joules. a.) 2.8807 x 10-12 joules b.) 2.8807 x 10-10 joules c.) 2.8807 x 10-8 joules d.) 3.2008 x 1027 joules

The nuclear binding energy of a molecule or atom is determined with the given mass defect. In this case, the problem gives a mass defect of 3.2008 x 10-27 kilograms. we multiply this mass defect to the square of the speed of light, 3 x108 m/s. The answer is equal to  B.) 2.8807 x 10-10 joules