Answer: The amount of energy released by the reaction is [tex]3.47\times 10^{14}J[/tex]
Explanation:
To calculate the energy released, we use Einstein equation, which is:
[tex]E=\Delta mc^2[/tex]
where,
[tex]\Delta m[/tex] = difference between the masses of products and reactants = 3.86 g = 0.00386 kg (Conversion factor: 1 kg = 1000 g)
c = speed of light = [tex]3\times 10^8m/s[/tex]
Putting values in above equation, we get:
[tex]E=(3.86\times 10^{-3}kg)\times (3\times 10^8m/s)^2[/tex]
[tex]E=3.47\times 10^{14}J[/tex]
Hence, the amount of energy released by the reaction is [tex]3.47\times 10^{14}J[/tex]
