A Binding Energy Curve Is a Plot of Binding Energy

question 43

Multiple Choice

A binding energy curve is a plot of binding energy per nucleon versus atomic number.In what region of the binding energy curve are the most stable elements found?

• A)in the lower left region (low atomic mass)
• B)in the central top region (moderate atomic mass)
• C)in the lower right region (heavy atomic mass)
• D)binding energy is not dependent on atomic mass

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