Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation
 

Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation problem 18


The simplified nuclear fusion reaction that takes place on the Sun goes like this:




The mass of the Hydrogen atom is 1.007825 u, the mass of the neutron 1.008665 u and the mass of the Helium is 4.002602 u. Calculate how much energy is released in this reaction.


 

material editor: Gabriel Amakhabi