Question 286: Atoms & Nuclei

Question

Consider the nuclear fission
Ne20 $$ 	o $$ 2He4 + C12
Given that the binding energy/ nucleon of Ne20, He4  and C12 are, respectively, 8.03 MeV, 7.07 MeV and 7.86 MeV, identify the correct statement -

Accepted Answer

Ne
20
$$~ 	o $$  2He
4
+ C
12
Q Ã¢ÂÂ value, E
B
= (BE)
react
$$-$$ (BE)
product
= (20 ÃÂ 8.03) Ã¢ÂÂ ((2 ÃÂ 7.07 ÃÂ 4) + 7.86 ÃÂ 12)
= 9.72 MeV

Answer

8.3 MeV energy will be released

Answer

energy of 11.9 MeV has to be supplied

Answer

energy of 12.4 MeV will be supplied

Answer

energy of 3.6 MeV will be released

Atoms & Nuclei

Consider the nuclear fission Ne20 $ \to $ 2He4 + C12 Given that the binding energy/ nucleon of Ne20, He4 and C12 are, respectively, 8.03 MeV, 7.07 MeV and 7.86 MeV, identify the correct statement -

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