The Binding Energy Per Nucleon of a Nucleus

question 38

Multiple Choice

The binding energy per nucleon of a nucleus

• A)increases steadily as we go to heavier elements.
• B)decreases steadily as we go to heavier elements.
• C)is approximately constant throughout the periodic table,except for very light nuclei.
• D)has a maximum near iron in the periodic table and decreases after that for heavier elements.
• E)has a minimum near iron in the periodic table and increases after that for heavier elements.

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