Binding energy per nucleon is maximum

Engineering

Physics

Nucleus and Nuclear Force

Question

for lighter order elements (low mass number)

for middle order elements

equal for all order elements

for heavier order elements (high mass number)

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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.