Nuclear fusion & fission reactions (HL) questions
1. The nucleus of an atom of uranium-235 consists of 92 protons and 143 neutrons. (a) Use Section 4 of the data booklet to determine the total mass (in kg) of 92 protons, and 143 neutrons. (b) The nuclear mass of uranium-235 is 235.043924 g mol-1. Calculate the binding energy of uranium-235 in kJ mol-1. (Avogadro’s constant = 6.022142 × 1023 mol-1; velocity of light = 2.997925 x 108 m s-1) (c) Uranium-235 can react...