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One potential uranium fission reaction is shown below.
235U + n- 140Ba + 93Kr + 3 n
[Atomic and nuclear masses are given in the reference table that is linked in Question - 0]
Calculate the change in mass (Am) in amu for a single atom of uranium undergoing fission by this reaction. Be sure to include the proper sign.
Am =
amu
Calculate the energy change (AE) in joules that occurs when a single atom of uranium undergoes fission by this process. Be sure to use the correct sign.
ΔΕ-
Joules
Calculate the amount of energy released (in k]) when 1.750 kg of uranium undergo fission by this process.
AE =
kJ
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Transcribed Image Text:One potential uranium fission reaction is shown below. 235U + n- 140Ba + 93Kr + 3 n [Atomic and nuclear masses are given in the reference table that is linked in Question - 0] Calculate the change in mass (Am) in amu for a single atom of uranium undergoing fission by this reaction. Be sure to include the proper sign. Am = amu Calculate the energy change (AE) in joules that occurs when a single atom of uranium undergoes fission by this process. Be sure to use the correct sign. ΔΕ- Joules Calculate the amount of energy released (in k]) when 1.750 kg of uranium undergo fission by this process. AE = kJ
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