How to Calculate Mass Defect?
Mass Defect calculator uses Mass Defect = Atomic Number*Mass of Proton+(Mass Number-Atomic Number)*Mass of Neutron-Mass of Atom to calculate the Mass Defect, Mass Defect formula is defined as the difference between the mass number of an atom and the sum of the masses of its protons and neutrons, providing a measure of the total binding energy that holds the nucleus together, which is a fundamental concept in nuclear physics and chemistry. Mass Defect is denoted by ∆m symbol.
How to calculate Mass Defect using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Mass Defect, enter Atomic Number (Z), Mass of Proton (mp), Mass Number (A), Mass of Neutron (mn) & Mass of Atom (matom) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Mass Defect calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.1 = 2*1.2+(30-2)*1.3-38.