The amount of energy required to break a nucleus into individual protons and neutrons is called

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9 September, 03:29

The amount of energy required to break a nucleus into individual protons and neutrons is called

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Skyler Mcintosh · Answer 1

Answer: Binding energy

Explanation:

The amount of energy required to break a nucleus into individual protons and neutrons is called Binding energy. Binding energy holds the nucleons in the nucleus. It is equal to mass defect. In creation of a bound system, energy or equivalent mass is released.

Ivy Weiss · Answer 2

Question: The amount of energy required to break a nucleus into individual protons and neutrons is called

Answer: binding energy

Explanation: the energy holds a nucleus together

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