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Binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve is as shown.AZS, A1Z1W, A2Z2X and A3Z3Y are four nuclei indicated on the curve.Based on the graph:(a) Arrange X, W and S in the increasing order of stability.(b) Write the relation between the relevant A and Z values for the following nuclear reaction.S → X + W(c) Explain why binding energy for heavy nuclei is low. |
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Answer» (a) S,W,X (b) Z = Z1 + Z2 A = A1 + A2 (c) Reason for low binding energy: In heavier nuclei, the Colombian repulsive effects can increase considerably and can match/ offset the attractive effects of the nuclear forces. This can result in such nuclei being unstable. |
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