Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus, with release of energy. Which of the two-the parent nucleus or the daughter nucleus-would have higher binding energy per nucleon ?

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Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus- with release of energy- Which of the two - the parent or the daughter nucleus - would have higher binding energy per nucleon-

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Since the unstable parent nuclei fuse to form a heavier stable daughter nuclei in a nuclear fusion reaction releasing some energy. So, daughter nuclei is more stable than parent nuclei. Thus daughter nucleus has more binding energy per nucleon than parent nucleus.

Four nuclei of an element undergo fusion to form a heavier nucleus, with release of energy. Which of the two - the parent or the daughter nucleus - would have higher binding energy per nucleon?

Since the unstable parent nuclei fuse to form a heavier stable daughter nuclei in a nuclear fusion reaction releasing some energy. So, daughter nuclei is more stable than parent nuclei. Thus daughter nucleus has more binding energy per nucleon than parent nucleus.