Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation
 

Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation problem 11


We have a nuclear reaction in which the mass of products is less than the mass of the reactants.

  • Explain why there is a change in mass between the products and the reactants.

  • What is the mass defect?

  • Write down what type of nuclear reaction it is.

  • Calculate how much energy is released to the environment during the reaction. Express the energy in Joules(J) and in MeV.


 

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