In a nuclear reactor, the U-235 atom (235.04393 amu), when hit by a neutron, may. split...

 

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In a nuclear reactor, the U-235 atom (235.04393 amu), when hit by a neutron, may. split into many possible fission fragments such as Kr-92 (91.92616 amu) and Ba-141 (140.9144 amu), emitting more neutrons. a) Write a balanced nuclear reaction for the fission of U-235 to form Kr-92 and Ba-141. b) Calculate the energy released (in joules per kilogram of U-235) from the above reaction. c) What are two advantages of nuclear power? d) What are two problems with nuclear power? In a nuclear reactor, the U-235 atom (235.04393 amu), when hit by a neutron, may. split into many possible fission fragments such as Kr-92 (91.92616 amu) and Ba-141 (140.9144 amu), emitting more neutrons. a) Write a balanced nuclear reaction for the fission of U-235 to form Kr-92 and Ba-141. b) Calculate the energy released (in joules per kilogram of U-235) from the above reaction. c) What are two advantages of nuclear power? d) What are two problems with nuclear power?