For the following reaction, what is the energy released, in GJ/mol? (1 GJ = 1E9 J) Use 2.998E8 m/s as the speed of light 1 a mu has a mass of 1.6605E-27 kg A + 'n - C+ D A B C D mass 6.1234 1.0087 3.0379 4.0199 (amu)

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### Nuclear Reaction Energy Calculation

**Problem Statement:**

For the following reaction, what is the energy released, in GJ/mol? (1 GJ = 1E9 J)

- Use \(2.998 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\) as the speed of light.
- 1 amu has a mass of \(1.6605 \times 10^{-27} \, \text{kg}\).

**Reaction:**

\[ \text{A} + \, ^1\text{n} \rightarrow \text{C} + \text{D} \]

**Mass of Each Component (in amu):**

- **A:** 6.1234 amu
- **B (neutron):** 1.0087 amu
- **C:** 3.0379 amu
- **D:** 4.0199 amu

In this reaction, a neutron \( (^1\text{n}) \) is absorbed by a nucleus labeled \( A \), resulting in products \( C \) and \( D \). The masses of each component are given in atomic mass units (amu).

**Objective:**

Calculate the energy released in the reaction expressed in gigajoules per mole (GJ/mol).
Transcribed Image Text:### Nuclear Reaction Energy Calculation **Problem Statement:** For the following reaction, what is the energy released, in GJ/mol? (1 GJ = 1E9 J) - Use \(2.998 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\) as the speed of light. - 1 amu has a mass of \(1.6605 \times 10^{-27} \, \text{kg}\). **Reaction:** \[ \text{A} + \, ^1\text{n} \rightarrow \text{C} + \text{D} \] **Mass of Each Component (in amu):** - **A:** 6.1234 amu - **B (neutron):** 1.0087 amu - **C:** 3.0379 amu - **D:** 4.0199 amu In this reaction, a neutron \( (^1\text{n}) \) is absorbed by a nucleus labeled \( A \), resulting in products \( C \) and \( D \). The masses of each component are given in atomic mass units (amu). **Objective:** Calculate the energy released in the reaction expressed in gigajoules per mole (GJ/mol).
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