Lithium has less binding energy than _____________, thus the neutrons and protons are easier to unbind from the nucleus.
A)helium
B)nitrogen
C)carbon
D)all of the other choices

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Lithium has less binding energy compared to helium, nitrogen, and carbon, making it easier to unbind neutrons and protons from its nucleus. This is because helium, nitrogen, and carbon have more tightly bound nuclei due to their higher binding energies.

Lithium Has Less Binding Energy Than _____________, Thus the Neutrons