Question

Which of the following statements about binding energy per nucleon is incorrect?

Options

• It is positive for all nuclei

• It is maximum near A = 56

• It decreases for very heavy nuclei

• It is highest for hydrogen

Answer 1

It is highest for hydrogen

Explanation:

Hydrogen \[(_1^1\mathrm{H})\] has zero binding energy per nucleon as it contains only one proton with no binding needed. The highest value is for Fe-56.