Which nuclide requires the greatest amount of energy to separate it into its individual nucleons? O $^{200}$Hg O $^{62}$Ni O $^{2}$H
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This energy is known as the binding energy of the nucleus. A higher binding energy per nucleon indicates a more stable nucleus and thus requires more energy to break it apart. Show more…
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