Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Exercises - Page 975: 87

Answer

7.72 MeV

Work Step by Step

$\Delta m= [2(mass\,^{1}_{1}H)+(3-2)(mass\,^{1}_{0}n)]-(3.016030\,amu)$ $=[2(1.00783\,amu)+1(1.00866\,amu)]-(3.016030\,amu)$ $=0.00829\,amu$ This change in mass is converted to energy. When 1 amu mass is converted, 931.5 MeV energy is obtained. $\implies E_{b}=0.00829\times931.5\,MeV$ $=7.72\,MeV$
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