Solved: (a) The energy released in the explosion of 1.00

Chapter 37, Problem 56

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(a) The energy released in the explosion of 1.00 mol of TNT is 3.40 Ml The molar mass of TNT is 0.227 kg/mol. What weight of TNT is needed for an explosive release of 1.80 X 1014 J? (b) Can you carry that weight in a backpack, or is a truck or train required? (c) Suppose that in an explosion of a fission bomb, 0.080% of the fissionable mass is converted to released energy. What weight of fissionable material is needed for an explosive release of 1.80 X 1014 J? (d) Can you carry that weight in a backpack, or is a truck or train required?

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