The ratio of mass defect of the nucleus to its mass number is maximum for

Question

The ratio of mass defect of the nucleus to its mass number is maximum for (A) U238 (B) N14 (C) Si28 (D) Fe56

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Binding energy per nucleon is maximum for Fe56 . Binding energy is directly related with mass defect. Therefore, ratio of mass defect to mass number is maximum for Fe56.

Q. The ratio of mass defect of the nucleus to its mass number is maximum for

$U^{238}$

$N^{14}$

$S i^{28}$

$F e^{56}$

Binding energy per nucleon is maximum for $F e^{56}$ . Binding energy is directly related with mass defect. Therefore, ratio of mass defect to mass number is maximum for $F e^{56}$ .