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What is the energy released in this β−β−nuclear reaction 20380Hg→20381Ti+0−1e80203Hg→81203Ti+−10e? (The atomic mass of 203Hg203Hg is 202.972872 u and that of 203Ti203Ti is 202.972344 u)

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What is the energy released in this β−β−nuclear reaction 20380Hg→20381Ti+0−1e80203Hg→81203Ti+−10e? (The atomic mass of 203Hg203Hg is 202.972872 u and that of 203Ti203Ti is 202.972344 u)

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