Which of the Following Common Isotopes Has the Highest Binding

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following common isotopes has the highest binding energy per nucleon,⁴He,¹²C,¹⁶O,or ²⁴Mg?

• A)⁴He
• B)¹²C
• C)¹⁶O
• D)²⁴Mg
• E)They are all the same.

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