The Q value of a nuclear reaction
A+b=C+d is defined by `Q=[m_A+m_b-m_C-m_d]c^2` where the masses refer to the respective nuclei. Determine form the given data the Q value of the following reactions and state whether the reactions are exothermic of endothermic.
(i) `._1H^(1)+._1H^3to ._1H^2+._1H^2`
(ii) `._6C^(12)+._6C^(12) to ._10Ne^(20)+._2He^4`
Atomic masses are given to be
`m(._1H^2)=2.014102u , m(._1H^3)=3.016049 u, m(._6C^(12))=12.000000u , m(._10Ne^(20))=19.992439u`

Explanation

To determine the Q value for the given nuclear reactions and classify them as exothermic or endothermic, we will follow the formula provided:

\[ Q = [m_A + m_b - m_C - m_d] c^2 \]

Where:
- \( m_A \) and \( m_b \) are the masses of the reactants,
- \( m_C \) and \( m_d \) are the masses of the products,
- \( c \) is the speed of light (but we will use the mass-energy equivalence in MeV).
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