Fusing two iron nuclei yields a net
A) release of energy.
B) absorption of energy.
C) neither absorption nor release of energy

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Fusing two iron nuclei requires a net absorption of energy. Iron, at atomic number 26, is at the peak of the binding energy curve, meaning that fusing iron or heavier elements consumes more energy than it releases. This is in contrast to lighter elements, where fusion releases energy.

Fusing Two Iron Nuclei Yields a Net