Examine the reaction in which uranium fractures

[Zozozo]

Homework Statement

At the other end of the nuclear size spectrum are the extremely large nuclei. Examine the reaction in which uranium fractures into cerium and zirconium:

235U -> 140Ce + 94Zr + neutron.

Is this reaction allowed by energy considerations? If so, how much energy is released?

Create each nucleus with the simulation, calculate its total binding energy, and find the net release of energy from the reaction.

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

no IDEA.

 

[MajestikMoose]

Have an attempt first, no one is just going to give you an answer. But, you need to start by looking at the binding energies of each of the nuclei.

 

[Defennder]

Create each nucleus with the simulation, calculate its total binding energy, and find the net release of energy from the reaction.

What does that mean?