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← ScienceWhich consequence results when the average binding energy within Neptunium-237 decreases suddenly?
A)Increased material tensile strength
B)Decreased alpha decay rate
C)Spontaneous nuclear fission occurs✓
D)Enhanced neutron absorption probability
💡 Explanation
Spontaneous fission is promoted because lower binding energy directly reduces the stability of the nucleus; therefore, the nucleus is more likely to split rather than stay intact, due to the weakened binding force.
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