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The fission properties of `._84Pu^(239)` are very similar to those of `._92U^(235)`. The average energy released per fission is `180MeV`. How much energy in MeV is released if all the atoms in 1kg of pure `._94Pu^(239)` undergo fission.

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To solve the problem, we need to determine how much energy is released when all the atoms in 1 kg of pure plutonium-239 undergo fission, given that the average energy released per fission is 180 MeV. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Determine the number of atoms in 1 kg of plutonium-239**: - First, we need to find the number of moles of plutonium-239 in 1 kg. - The molar mass of plutonium-239 (Pu-239) is approximately 239 g/mol. - Convert 1 kg to grams: ...
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