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22. The nucleus of iron Fe is more stable then the nucleus of bismuth 203Bi. Which of the following is true of the more stable nucleus? A. Higher mass per nucleon B. Lower ratio of proton to neutron C. Lower binding energy per nucleon D. Higher binding energy per nucleon

22. The nucleus of iron Fe is more stable then the nucleus of bismuth 203Bi. Which of the following is true of the more stable nucleus? A. Higher mass per nucleon B. Lower ratio of proton to neutron C. Lower binding energy per nucleon D. Higher binding energy per nucleon

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22. The nucleus of iron Fe is more stable then the nucleus of bismuth 20Bi. Which of the
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C. Lower binding energy per nucleon
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