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The Q value of a nuclear reaction A + b toC + d is defined by Q = [m_A + m_b – m_C – m_d]c^2 where the masses refer to the respective nuclei. Determine from the given data the Q-value of the following reactions and state whether the reactions are exothermic or endothermic. (i) ""_(1)^(1)H + ""_(1)^(3)H to _(1)^(2)H + _(1)^(2)H (ii) ""_(5)^(12)C + ""_(6)^(12)C to ""_(10)^(20)Ne + ""_(2)^(4)He Atomic masses are given to be m (""_(1)^(2)H)= 2.014102 u m (""_(1)^(3)H) = 3.016049 u m (""_(6)^(12)C ) = 12.000000 u m (""_(10)^(20)Ne ) = 19.992439 u . |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Q = –4.03 MEV, endothermic (ii) Q = 4.62 MeV, EXOTHERMIC |
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