Question

What is the relation between the binding energy per nucleon and stability of a nucleus?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Since binding energy is responsible for holding the nucleons in the nucleus. Nuclear stability is proportional to the nuclear binding energy. The more the binding energy the greater is the nuclear stability

Answer 2

Answer:

Since binding energy is responsible for holding the nucleons in the nucleus. Nuclear stability is proportional to the nuclear binding energy. The more the binding energy the greater is the nuclear stability. If we plot binding energy per nucleon in MeV against mass numbers (A) for different nuclei, a curve is obtained.