Nuclides: Highest or Lowest Binding Energy Most Stable?

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The discussion centers on the stability of nuclides in relation to their binding energy. It is established that nuclides with higher binding energy are generally more stable because they release more energy when nucleons come together, resulting in a lower energy state. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding this concept for solving more complex problems in nuclear physics. The conversation also includes a reference to a resource for further exploration of binding energy. Overall, higher binding energy correlates with greater stability in nuclides.
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Out of a set of nuclides, is the one with the highest or lowest binding energy the most stable?
 
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This isn't the actual homework question, I just need to be sure in order to do a more complicated problem. My guess is that the more stable nuclides would have a higher binding energy, so that they give off more energy when coming together, hence having the lowest possible energy when the dust settles. But then, I might have completely missed the mark.
 

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