Consider the fission `._(92)U^(238)` by fast neutrons. In one fission event, no neutrons are emitted and the final stable and products, after the beta decay of the primary fragments are `._(58)Ce^(140)` and `._(44)Ru^(99)`. Calculate Q for this fission process, The relevant atomic and particle masses are: `m(._(92)U^(238))=238.05079u, m(._(58)Ce^(140))=139.90543 u, m(._(34)Ru^(99))=98.90594 u`
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To calculate the Q value for the fission process of Uranium-238, we will follow these steps:
### Step 1: Write the Fission Reaction
The fission of Uranium-238 by fast neutrons can be represented as:
\[
_{92}^{238}\text{U} + n \rightarrow _{58}^{140}\text{Ce} + _{44}^{99}\text{Ru}
\]
Since no neutrons are emitted in this fission event, we can ignore any additional neutrons in the final products.
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