The Q Value for the Following Reaction, , Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Q value for the following reaction, , is (in MeV) m(alpha) = 4.002 603 u
M(Be) = 9.012 182 u
M(n) = 1.008 665 u
M(C) = 12.000 00 u
1 u = 1.66 × 10−²⁷ kg

• A) 8.4
• B) 6.2
• C) 7.3
• D) 5.7
• E) 3.5

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