Is this nuclear reaction exothermic or endothermic?

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Is this nuclear reaction exothermic or endothermic??

Homework Statement



Is this nuclear reaction exothermic or endothermic??
alpha particle + beryllium -> carbon12 + neutron


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Im not quiet sure which one it is, I don't know what equations to use. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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I got exothermic, is it correct?