A Binding Energy Curve Is a Plot of Binding Energy

Multiple Choice

A binding energy curve is a plot of binding energy per nucleon versus atomic number.In what region of the binding energy curve are the most stable elements found?

A) in the lower left region (low atomic mass)
B) in the central top region (moderate atomic mass)
C) in the lower right region (heavy atomic mass)
D) binding energy is not dependent on atomic mass