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*[[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] indicates how tightly [[nucleon]]s are held together in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | *[[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] indicates how tightly [[nucleon]]s are held together in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
*[[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] affects the [[energy]] released in [[Nuclear Reaction|nuclear reactions]]. | *[[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] affects the [[energy]] released in [[Nuclear Reaction|nuclear reactions]]. | ||
| + | *The [[Binding Energy|binding energy]] curve shows the [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|binding energy per nucleon]] against [[Mass Number|mass number]]. | ||
| + | *The [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|binding energy per nucleon]] is important for understanding [[Nuclear Fusion|nuclear fusion]] and [[Nuclear Fission|fission]] processes. | ||
| + | * [[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] helps explain why certain [[element]]s are more stable than others. | ||
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:07, 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
- Binding energy per nucleon is calculated as the total binding energy of the nucleus divided by the mass number.
- Binding energy per nucleon is highest for nuclei with a mass number around 56 (iron).
- Binding energy per nucleon indicates how tightly nucleons are held together in the nucleus.
- Binding energy per nucleon affects the energy released in nuclear reactions.
- The binding energy curve shows the binding energy per nucleon against mass number.
- The binding energy per nucleon is important for understanding nuclear fusion and fission processes.
- Binding energy per nucleon helps explain why certain elements are more stable than others.
Examples
- Iron-56 has the highest binding energy per nucleon, making it the most stable nucleus.
- Uranium-235 has a very low binding energy per nucleon, making it suitable for fission.