The Q Value for the Following Reaction

question 37

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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