How much energy would be released if six protons and six neutrons were combined to form C-12? (Note: Particle masses: proton mass = 938.272 MeV/c², neutron mass = 939.565MeV/c², and C-12 nucleus mass= 11175 MeV/c². Energy released = MeV.

How much energy would be released if six protons and six neutrons were combined to form C-12? (Note: Particle masses: proton mass = 938.272 MeV/c², neutron mass = 939.565MeV/c², and C-12 nucleus mass= 11175 MeV/c². Energy released = MeV.

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How much energy would be released if six protons and six neutrons were combined to form C-12? (Note:
Particle masses: proton mass = 938.272MeV/c², neutron mass = 939.565MeV/c², and C-12 nucleus
mass=
11175MeV/c².
Energy released :
=
MeV.

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