Question

The Binding energy per nucleon of $^7_3Li$ and $^4_2He$ nuclei are 5.60 MeV and 7.06 MeV, respectively. In the nuclear reaction $^7_3Li + ^1_1H \rightarrow ^4_2He + ^4_2He+Q$, the value of energy Q released is:

• A. -2.4MeV
• B. 8.4MeV
• C. 17.3MeV
• D. 19.6MeV

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

17.3MeV

Answer 2

The correct option (C): 17.3MeV