What is binding energy?
Binding energy is the energy required to split an atomic nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons.
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What is binding energy per nucleon?
Binding energy per nucleon is the total binding energy of an atomic nucleus divided by the total number of protons and neutrons.
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Which element has the highest binding energy per nucleon?
Iron (Fe) has the highest binding energy per nucleon.
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Does fission or fusion result in the largest energy release?
Both fission and fusion can release large amounts of energy, but fusion of light elements, such as hydrogen, typically releases more energy.
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What is the significance of binding energy in nuclear reactions?
The binding energy per nucleon determines the stability of the nucleus and the amount of energy released in nuclear reactions.
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Why does iron have the highest binding energy per nucleon?
Iron has the most stable nucleus, meaning it requires the most energy to break apart, hence it has the highest binding energy per nucleon.
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