Chapter 19, Problem 9Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Reason for the larger energy changes for nuclear processes than chemical and physical processes is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The energy released in nuclear reactions is several million times higher than physical and chemical reactions. Nuclear reactions release energy in tremendous amount. The reason for this is the chain reaction involved in nuclear reactions. However, chemical and physical reactions do not move fast and hence these release a lesser amount of energy.

To determine: The reason for the larger energy changes for nuclear processes than chemical and physical processes.