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===About Binding Energy Per Nucleon=== | ===About Binding Energy Per Nucleon=== | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] is calculated as the total [[Binding Energy|binding energy]] of the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] divided by the [[Mass Number|mass number]]. |
| − | * | + | *[[Binding Energy Per Nucleon|Binding energy per nucleon]] is highest for [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]] with a [[Mass Number|mass number]] around 56 ([[iron]]). |
| − | * | + | *[[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]]. |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
Revision as of 13:05, 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.
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.