Chapter 19.9, Problem 6PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The energy released in the given nuclear reaction in kilojoules per mole is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Mass defect is calculated by the formula,

$\text{Mass}\text{defect}=\left(\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{product}-\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{the}\text{reactant}\right)$

The energy released is given by the formula,

$\text{Energy}=\text{Mass}\text{defect}\times {\left(\text{Speed}\text{of}\text{light}\right)}^2$

To determine: The energy released in the given nuclear reaction in kilojoules per mole.