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

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Solomon

7 July, 10:41

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

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Pierce · Answer 1

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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Yamilet · Answer 2

Answer: Binding energy

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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.