Which outcome results when exceeding zinc-64's binding energy per nucleon?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding the binding energy triggers spontaneous fission because the strong nuclear force is insufficient to hold the nucleus together; this results in its rapid splitting and large energy release. Therefore, fission occurs rather than beta decay or neutron capture, which involve different nuclear mechanisms.

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