A nuclear reaction is proposed:

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Problem

^{14}\!\mathrm N + {}^{4}\!\mathrm{He} \;\longrightarrow\; {}^{18}\!\mathrm F

. The following atomic masses are provided:

^{14}\!\mathrm N = 14.003074\,u

^{4}\!\mathrm{He} = 4.002603\,u

^{18}\!\mathrm F = 18.000938\,u

. (a) Write balanced nuclear equation (b) Qualitative prediction of energy release/absorption (c) Numerical calculation of

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