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The atomic mass of Uranium `""_(92)^(238) U` is 238-0508 u, while that of Thorium `""_(90)^(234)Th` is 234-0436 u, and that of Helium `""_(2)^(4)He` is 4-0026 u. Alpha decay converts `""_(92)^(238)U` into `""_(90)^(234)Th` as shown below:
`""_(92)^(238)U to ""_(90)^(234)Th+""_(2)^(4)He+` Energy
Determine the energy released in this reaction.

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To determine the energy released in the alpha decay of Uranium-238 to Thorium-234 and Helium-4, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the atomic masses:** - Atomic mass of Uranium-238 (U) = 238.0508 u - Atomic mass of Thorium-234 (Th) = 234.0436 u - Atomic mass of Helium-4 (He) = 4.0026 u ...
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