Chapter 21, Problem 86
A typical nuclear reactor produces about 1.0 MW of power per day. What is the minimum rate of mass loss required to produce this much energy?
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Complete each nuclear equation and calculate the energy change (in J/mol of reactant) associated with each (Be-9 = 9.012182 amu, Bi-209 = 208.980384 amu, He-4 = 4.002603 amu, Li-6 = 6.015122 amu, Ni-64 = 63.927969 amu, Rg-272 = 272.1535 amu, Ta-179 = 178.94593 amu, and W-179 = 178.94707 amu). a. _____ + 94Be → 63Li + 42He
Write the nuclear equation for the most likely mode of decay for each unstable nuclide. a. Ru-114
Write the nuclear equation for the most likely mode of decay for each unstable nuclide. b. Ra-216
Find the binding energy in an atom of 3He, which has a mass of 3.016030 amu.
The nuclide 247Es can be made by bombardment of 238U in a reaction that emits five neutrons. Identify the bombarding particle.
The nuclide 6Li reacts with 2H to form two identical particles. Identify the particles.