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On an energy-release-per-unit-mass basis, by approximately what factor do nuclear reactions exceed chemical reactions?
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In a chemical reaction, the energy is released in the order of electron volt (eV), while in a nuclear reaction, the energy is released in the order of mega electron volt (MeV). Show more…
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