Suppose we have 12 protons and 12 neutrons. We can assemble them to form either a 24 Mg nucleus or two 12 C nuclei. In which of the two cases more energy will be liberated?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

More energy will be liberated in case of ²⁴Mg because it has more binding energy per nucleon as shown in the graph as compared to ¹²C nuclei.

Suppose we have 12 protons and 12 neutrons. We can assemble them to form either a 24Mg nucleus or two 12C nuclei. In which of the two cases more energy will be liberated?

Suppose we have 12 protons and 12 neutrons. We can assemble them to form either a ²⁴Mg nucleus or two ¹²C nuclei. In which of the two cases more energy will be liberated?