How much energy would be released if 1.0 g of material were completely converted into energy?

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The amount of energy released by complete conversion of mass can be calculated using Einstein's famous equation, E=mc², where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light. Substituting the given values, we get E = (1.0 g) x (3.0 x 10^8 m/s)^2 = 9 x 10^13 J. However, this answer is not one of the choices given. To express the answer in scientific notation, we can write it as 9 x 10^16 J, which is closest to option D, 9 x 10^13 J.

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