Packing Fraction Formula

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Packing Fraction is the measure of loss or gain of the total mass in a group of nucleons when they are brought together to form an atomic nucleus. Check FAQs
PF=∆mA
PF - Packing Fraction?∆m - Mass Defect?A - Mass Number?

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3.8E-29Edit=0.8Edit35Edit
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Packing Fraction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
PF=∆mA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
PF=0.8u35
Next Step Convert Units
PF=1.3E-27kg35
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
PF=1.3E-2735
Next Step Evaluate
PF=3.79552045756837E-29
LAST Step Rounding Answer
PF=3.8E-29

Packing Fraction Formula Elements

Variables
Packing Fraction
Packing Fraction is the measure of loss or gain of the total mass in a group of nucleons when they are brought together to form an atomic nucleus.
Symbol: PF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass Defect
Mass Defect is the difference between the actual atomic mass and the predicted mass.
Symbol: ∆m
Measurement: WeightUnit: u
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass Number
Mass Number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom of an element.
Symbol: A
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Nuclear Chemistry category

​Go Binding Energy Per Nucleon
B.E per nucleon=∆m931.5A
​Go Mean Life Time
ζ=1.446T1/2
​Go Packing Fraction (In Isotopic mass)
PFisotope=(Aisotope-A)(104)A
​Go Q-value of Nuclear Reaction
Qvalue=(MP-MR)931.5106

How to Evaluate Packing Fraction?

Packing Fraction evaluator uses Packing Fraction = Mass Defect/Mass Number to evaluate the Packing Fraction, Packing Fraction is defined as a mass defect of the number divided by its mass number. Packing Fraction is denoted by PF symbol.

How to evaluate Packing Fraction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Packing Fraction, enter Mass Defect (∆m) & Mass Number (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Packing Fraction

What is the formula to find Packing Fraction?
The formula of Packing Fraction is expressed as Packing Fraction = Mass Defect/Mass Number. Here is an example- 3.8E-29 = 1.32843216014893E-27/35.
How to calculate Packing Fraction?
With Mass Defect (∆m) & Mass Number (A) we can find Packing Fraction using the formula - Packing Fraction = Mass Defect/Mass Number.
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