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How an endoergic nuclear reaction can be modified physically to get exoergic one?
Q is usually or customarily defined at the difference in mass-energies of the reactants minus (less) the mass-energies of the products, or if one assumes conservation of energy, then it would be the difference in kinetic energies of the products and reactants, since the kinetic energy of the reactants is carried over to the kinetic energy of the products.roshan2004 said:Also, is the Q value of a nuclear reaction difference in the kinetic energies of initial substances(incident particle and Target nucleus) and the kinetic energies of product substances or the difference in the kinetic energies of product substances and initial substances coz I found different definition of Q in different books.
An endoergic nuclear reaction is a nuclear reaction that requires energy to be absorbed in order to take place. This means that the reactants have a lower total energy than the products, and the excess energy is absorbed during the reaction.
An exoergic nuclear reaction is a nuclear reaction that releases energy in the form of heat, light, or other forms of radiation. This means that the reactants have a higher total energy than the products, and the excess energy is released during the reaction.
The main difference between endoergic and exoergic nuclear reactions is the direction in which energy is transferred. In endoergic reactions, energy is absorbed and the products have a higher energy than the reactants. In exoergic reactions, energy is released and the products have a lower energy than the reactants.
One way to modify an endoergic nuclear reaction to become exoergic is by changing the reactants to ones with a higher total energy. This can be done by using a different isotope of the same element or using a different element altogether. Another way is by increasing the temperature or pressure of the reaction, which can provide the necessary energy for the reaction to become exoergic.
Modifying endoergic nuclear reactions to exoergic has many potential applications, including nuclear energy production, nuclear weapons, and medical treatments. It can also be used in research and development of new materials, as well as in space exploration and propulsion systems.