Which best explains why nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions?

A. The forces holding the nucleus together are much stronger than the forces binding electrons to atoms.

B. Protons have a much higher mass than either neutrons or electrons.

C. During a chemical reaction, some of the mass of the reactants is converted to energy.

D. In nuclear reactions, the electrons in the atom are not involved in the transmutation.

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Valentin

Chemistry

14 September, 13:27

Which best explains why nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions?

A. The forces holding the nucleus together are much stronger than the forces binding electrons to atoms.

B. Protons have a much higher mass than either neutrons or electrons.

C. During a chemical reaction, some of the mass of the reactants is converted to energy.

D. In nuclear reactions, the electrons in the atom are not involved in the transmutation.

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Bobby Sanford · Answer 1

In a nuclear reaction, mass is converted to energy according to the famous relation E = mc^2

So the best answer is:

C. During a chemical reaction, some of the mass of the reactants is converted to energy.