Difference between revisions of "Binding Energy Per Nucleon"
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| − | The [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|binding energy per nucleon]] is the average work done per nucleon to separate a [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] into its constituent parts. | + | The [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|binding energy per nucleon]] is the average [[Work Done|work done]] per [[nucleon]] to separate a [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] into its constituent parts. |
===About Binding Energy Per Nucleon=== | ===About Binding Energy Per Nucleon=== | ||
| − | Calculated as the total binding energy of the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] divided by the [[mass number]]. | + | *Calculated as the total binding energy of the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] divided by the [[mass number]]. |
| − | Highest for [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]] with a [[mass]] | + | *Highest for [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]] with a [[Mass Number|mass number]] around 56 (iron). |
| − | Indicates how tightly | + | *Indicates how tightly [[nucleon]]s are held together in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. |
| − | Affects the energy released in nuclear reactions. | + | *Affects the [[energy]] released in [[Nuclear Reaction|nuclear reactions]]. |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
| − | Iron-56 has the highest binding energy per nucleon, making it the most stable [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | + | *[[Iron-56]] has the highest [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|binding energy per nucleon]], making it the most stable [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. |
| − | Uranium-235 has lower binding energy per nucleon, making it suitable for fission. | + | *[[Uranium-235]] has lower [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|binding energy per nucleon]], making it suitable for [[Nuclear Fission|fission]]. |
Revision as of 10:37, 22 May 2024
Key Stage 5
Meaning
The binding energy per nucleon is the average work done per nucleon to separate a nucleus into its constituent parts.
About Binding Energy Per Nucleon
- Calculated as the total binding energy of the nucleus divided by the mass number.
- Highest for nuclei with a mass number around 56 (iron).
- Indicates how tightly nucleons are held together in the nucleus.
- Affects the energy released in nuclear reactions.
Examples
- Iron-56 has the highest binding energy per nucleon, making it the most stable nucleus.
- Uranium-235 has lower binding energy per nucleon, making it suitable for fission.