If a nucleus of atomic mass number 240 breaks into two smaller nuclei then the nucleons of the new nuclei get ___________ in the process.

less tightly bound and energy would be released

more tightly bound and energy would be absorbed

more tightly bound and energy would be released

less tightly bound and energy would be absorbed

If a nucleus of atomic mass number 240 breaks into two smaller nuclei

1.	If a nucleus of atomic mass number 240 breaks into two smaller nuclei then the nucleons of the new nuclei get ___________ in the process.
A.	more tightly bound and energy would be absorbed
B.	more tightly bound and energy would be released
C.	less tightly bound and energy would be released
D.	less tightly bound and energy would be absorbed
Answer» C. less tightly bound and energy would be released