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Homework Statement
Using the atomic masses of 65Ni and 65Cu, calculate the Q-value of the β- decay of 65Ni (in MeV).
Answer = c) 2.14 MeV
Homework Equations
65Ni -> 65Cu + e-
The Attempt at a Solution
64.9308 -> 64.9277 + 0.0005485
Products - Reactants
-0.0025515 * 931.5 = 2.3767
My answer is in the same ball park but not correct. Are my equations correct?