A certain shale deposit containing 0.006% U by mass is being considered for use as a potential

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A certain shale deposit containing 0.006% U by mass is being considered for use as a potential fuel in a breeder reactor. Assuming a density of 2.5 g/cm3, how much energy could be released from 1.00 x 103 cmof this material? Assume a fission energy of 3.20 x 10-11 J per fission event (that is, per U atom).

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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