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Binding Energy
A hydrogen atom consisting of a proton and an electron has a binding energy of 13.6 eV. by what percentage is the mass of a proton plus the mass of an electron greater than that of the hydrogen atom?
Do I simply use energy conservation?
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The mass of a Hydrogen atom is Mass(proton)+ Mass(electron) - Binding Energy. You will need to find the ratio of the mass of the proton and electron to the hydrogen atom.