What is the loss in mass during the change: 3Li7+1H1→22He4+17.25MeV
A
0.225 amu
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B
0.185 amu
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C
0.285 amu
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D
0.385 amu
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Solution
The correct option is B0.185 amu Total energy change during reaction (given) = 17.25 MeV We know that energy = mass effect × 931 MeV or E = Δm×931 ∴Massdefect(Δm)=E931=17.25931=0.0185amu