Which element has the lowest mass per nuclear particle and therefore cannot release energy by either fusion or fission?
A)hydrogen
B)oxygen
C)silicon
D)iron
E)uranium

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Iron has the lowest mass per nuclear particle, making it the most stable element. It cannot release energy through fusion or fission because these processes move elements toward iron's stability.

Which Element Has the Lowest Mass Per Nuclear Particle and Therefore