The energy released in nuclear reactions corresponding to 1 amu is nearly

.1 u =1.66×10−27 kg1 eV =1.602×10−19 JThe energy equivalent to 1 u of mass = mc2=(1.66×10−27)(2.998×108)=1.492×10−10 J=(1.492×10−10 / 1.602×10−19) eV=931×106 eV=931 meV