MCQ
A nuclear reaction with positive Q value is:
  • A
    Endothermic
  • B
    Exothermic
  • C
    Either endothermic or exothermic
  • D
    Neither endothermic nor exothermic

Answer

  1. Exothermic

Explanation:

An exothermic reaction is that in which heat is released.

An exothermic reaction is that in which heat is absorbed.

In a nuclear reaction, if the mass of the product nucleus and outgoing particle is less than the mass of the target nucleus and bombarding particle, then energy is released (exothermic reaction), and Q-value is +ve.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Similar questions