/*! This file is auto-generated */ .wp-block-button__link{color:#fff;background-color:#32373c;border-radius:9999px;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;padding:calc(.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);font-size:1.125em}.wp-block-file__button{background:#32373c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none} Q42E Energy from Nuclear Fusion. Calc... [FREE SOLUTION] | 91影视

91影视

Energy from Nuclear Fusion. Calculate the energy released in the fusion reaction.

H23e+H12H24e+H11

Short Answer

Expert verified

The energy released in the fusion reaction is Q = 18.446 MeV.

Step by step solution

01

The Reaction Energy

The Reaction Energy Q is defined as; if initial particles A and B interact to produce final particles C and D;

Q=[MA+MB-MC-MD]931.5MeV/u

02

The energy released in the fusion reaction

As given;

Atomic mass of H11isM(H11)=1.007825u.

Atomic mass of H12isM(H12)=2.014102u.

Atomic mass of H13isM(H13)=3.016029u.

Atomic mass of H24isM(H24)=4.002603u.

The fusion reaction is;

H23e+H12H24e+H11

The number of electrons in this equation is equal on both sides; therefore, using the atomic masses of these elements in reaction energy, since the mass of the electron cancels out, now plugging the value into the equation;

Q=[3.016029u+2.014102u-4.002603u+1.007825u]931.5MeV/u=[0.019803u]931.5MeV/uQ=18.446MeV

The reaction is exoergic because the reaction energy is negative.

Hence, the energy released in the fusion reaction is Q=18.446MeV.

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with 91影视!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Physics Textbooks

View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.