Some nucleus of 18974X(atomic mass = 188.96191 u) undergoes β- decay to become 18975X (atomic mass = 188.95922 u). What is the energy (in MeV) released in this process?

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Some nucleus of 18974X(atomic mass = 188.96191 u) undergoes β- decay to become 18975X (atomic mass = 188.95922 u). What is the energy (in MeV) released in this process?

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