Which of the following statements are correct regarding the binding energy? A. Binding energy is the minimum energy required to split the nucleus.
B. Binding energy is equivalent to the mass that is converted to energy to hold the nucleus together.
C. Binding energy per nucleon is larger for elements with smaller mass numbers.
D. The unit most commonly used for binding energy is the electronvolt (eV).
E. Binding energy per nucleon is the ratio of the binding energy to the number of nucleons.