How to Calculate Energy Released in Fission Reaction

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To calculate the energy released in the fission reaction of Uranium-235, the initial mass (mi) and final mass (mf) must be determined. The initial mass is calculated as the sum of the masses of Uranium-235 and a neutron, while the final mass includes the masses of the fission products Xenon-140, Strontium-94, and two additional neutrons. The mass defect (delta m) is found to be 0.794502u, leading to an energy release calculated using E = delta m(c^2), resulting in approximately 740.08 MeV. The user expresses confusion regarding the incorporation of the intermediate product Uranium-236 in the calculations. Clarification on this step is sought, as the textbook explanation was insufficient.
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Homework Statement



1_0_n + 235_92_U 140_54_Xe + 94_38_Sr + 2 1_0_n
Using the above reaction, determine the amount of energy.


Homework Equations



mi = 235.043925u + 1.008665u + 236.05259u
mf = 140.914406u + 93.915356U + 2(1.008665u) = 236.847092Uu
delta m = 0.794502
E = deltam(c^2) = (0.794505u)(931.5MeV/c^2/u)c^2 = 740.078613

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See above in part . My answer is incorrect. I double checked my work, and I got the same answer. Can anybody figure out what I'm doing wrong? Thanks.
 
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mi = 235.043925u + 1.008665u

m (U-236) = 236.05259u

mf = 140.914406u + 93.915356U + 2(1.008665u)


235U + n -> 236U* -> FP + 2n
 
Okay, how do I incorporate the middle product into my equation? The book wasn't too good with explaining that part.
 

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