The Point of Maximum Stability in the Binding Energy Curve ${ } _ { 2 } ^ { 4 } \mathrm { He }$

question 73

Multiple Choice

The point of maximum stability in the binding energy curve occurs in the vicinity of which of the following isotopes?

• A) \({ } _ { 2 } ^ { 4 } \mathrm { He }\)
• B) \({ } _ { 26 } ^ { 56 } \mathrm { Fe }\)
• C) \({ } _ { 5 } ^ { 11 } \mathrm {~B}\)
• D) \({ } _ { 83 } ^ { 209 } \mathrm { Bi }\)
• E) \({ } _ { 91 } ^ { 231 } \mathrm {~Pa}\)

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