Examine the reaction in which uranium fractures

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The discussion focuses on the nuclear reaction where uranium-235 fractures into cerium-140 and zirconium-94, producing a neutron. Participants are prompted to determine if this reaction is energetically favorable and to calculate the energy released. To do this, they need to use a simulation to create each nucleus and calculate their total binding energies. The net energy release can then be found by comparing the binding energies of the reactants and products. Understanding binding energy is crucial for analyzing the feasibility of the reaction.
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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.


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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.
 
Zozozo said:
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?
 

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