Chapter 22, Problem 22.23SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The energy released in $\text{kJ/mol}$ in the given nuclear reaction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear reaction: A nuclear reaction in which a lighter nucleus fuses together into new stable nuclei or heavier nuclei splits into daughter nuclei with the release of large amount of energy.

Energy released in nuclear fusion: The mass change of the reaction is calculated; and using Einstein mass-energy relation, $\Delta \text{E = }\Delta {\text{mc}}^2$