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→About Binding Energy of a Nucleus
*Indicates the stability of the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].
*Higher binding [[energy]] per [[nucleon]] implies a more stable [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].
*The curve of [[Binding Energy|binding energy]] per [[nucleon]] versus [[mass]] number shows a peak at [[iron]] (Fe-56).
===Examples===
*[[Helium]]-4 has a high [[Binding Energy|binding energy]] per [[nucleon]], making it very stable.
*[[Nuclear Fusion|Nuclear fusion]] and [[Nuclear Fission|fission]] involve changes in [[Binding Energy|binding energy]], releasing [[Energy|energy]].