21. Nuclear Chemistry
Rate of Radioactive Decay
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ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
−9.785×10−13 J/mol
B
−1.022×1012 J/mol
C
9.785×10−13 J/mol
D
1.022×1012 J/mol
The atomic mass values of 31H, 52He, and neutron are 3.01605 amu, 5.012057 amu, and 1.008665 amu. Assuming that the following nuclear reaction occurs under a controlled fusion process, what is the energy released per mole of the reaction? (mass electron = 5.485799×10–4 amu)
31H + 31H → 52He + 10n