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What is the energy Q released when 131 53Idecays and 131 54Xe is formed? The atomic mass of 131 53I is 130.906118 u and the atomic mass of 131 54Xe is 130.90508 u.

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Answer:0.967meV

Step-by-step explanation:

-Find the difference in u, so 130.906118-130.90508= 0.001038u

- convert to meV

1 u = 931.494meV

multiply 0.001038 by 931.494

=0.001038 X 931.494

0.967 meV

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