Calculate the amount of energy released (in kJ) 235U undergoes fission to form Te-137 and Zr-96 (Given: m(235U) = 235.043915 amu; m(1n) = 1.008664 amu; m(137Te) = 136.925449 amu; m(96Zr) =  908286 amu)

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Calculate the amount of energy released (in kJ) 235U undergoes fission to form Te-137 and Zr-96 (Given: m(235U) = 235.043915 amu; m(1n) = 1.008664 amu; m(137Te) = 136.925449 amu; m(96Zr) =  908286 amu)

Note: Fission occurred because of the collision of 235U with a neutron.

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