In a nuclear reaction some mass converts into energy. In this reaction total B.E of reactants when compared with that of products is:
always greater
always less
always equal
either greater or less
A
either greater or less
B
always greater
C
always less
D
always equal
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The difference in mass between the separate particles and the nuclide is called the mass defect. This 'missing mass' accounts for the binding energy.. Binding
energy of the products is always greater than the binding energy of the
reactants and the difference is released as energy.
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