The binding energy per nucleon is maximum approximately in which region of the periodic table?
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The binding energy per nucleon is maximum approximately in which region of the periodic table?

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

The binding-energy-per-nucleon curve rises rapidly for light nuclei, reaches a broad maximum around the iron-nickel region, and then slowly decreases for very heavy nuclei. Thus nuclei near Fe and Ni are among the most tightly bound nuclei. Correct option: C.