Chapter 19, Problem 19.25P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

We need to calculate the mass difference between the reactants and products in the given reaction and convert that much mass into energy by Einstein’s mass energy relation $E=m{c}^2$

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear fission is one the most potent source of energy. We can harvest energies in the range of Gigajoules through nuclear fission.
Nuclear Fission is a process where a massive nucleus like uranium-235 breaks apart and then there will be a net yield of energy because the sum of the masses of the fragments will be less than the mass of the uranium nucleus. For eg, ${{}^1}_{0}n+{}^{235}{}_{92}U{\to }^{140}{}_{56}Ba{+}^{93}{}_{36}Kr+3^1{}_{0}n$