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There are four atoms which have mass numbers 9,10,11 and 12 respectively. Their binding energies are 54,70,66 and 78 MeV respectively. Which one of the atoms is most stable?

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Stability depends on the value of binding energy per nucleon.

Thus, B is most stable.
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