How do I use the equation [tex]E=MC^2[/tex] in relation to atoms to find the amount of energy of a reaction?

-- Find the mass of all the pieces before the reaction.
-- Find the mass of all the pieces after the reaction.
-- Find the difference . . . (mass before) minus (mass after)
-- If any mass is missing, either you lost track of it, or else it was converted to energy.
How much energy ?
(the missing mass) times c² .

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

To find the energy of a reaction using E = m c 2 , measure the mass of reactants and products, calculate the mass difference, and convert this difference to energy with the formula. This process highlights the significant energy release from small mass losses in nuclear reactions. The equation demonstrates the relationship between mass and energy, illustrating the principles of nuclear physics.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-24