Question

Binding energy per nucleon is maximum

• A. for lighter order elements (low mass number)
• B. for heavier order elements (high mass number)
• C. for middle order elements
• D. equal for all order elements

Answer 1

The correct option is C for middle order elements

The above data chart clearly suggests that binding energy per nucleon is maximum for middle order elements.

This is the reason for formation of stable middle order elements on nuclear fission as well as fusion.