A reaction that has been considered as a source of energy is the absorption of a

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A reaction that has been considered as a source of energy is the absorption of a proton by a boron-11 nucleus to produce three alpha particles (shown in the graphic).

This reaction is an attractive possibility because boron is easily obtained from Earth's crust. A disadvantage is that the protons and boron nuclei must have large kinetic energies for the reaction to take place. This requirement contrasts with the initiation of uranium fission by slow neutrons. How much energy is released in each reaction in Mev?

Explanation / Answer

Energy Released is

m(H1)+m(B)-3*m(He)

(1.007825032+11.0093054 - 3* 4.002603254) * 931.5 MeV

E = 8.68 MeV

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