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Question 15: NCERT Solutions for 12th Class Physics: Chapter 13-Nuclei

The Q value of a nuclear reaction A + b—>C+d is defined by Q = [mA + mb-mc– md] c2, 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)

(ii)

Atomic masses are given to be

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  1. Solution:
    (i)
     Let us find the Q value in given first equation,

    Negative Q value shows that reaction is endothermic.
    (ii) Q value in the given second equation

    Positive Q shows that the reaction is exothermic.

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    NCERT Solutions for 12th Class Physics: Chapter 13-Nuclei