Q-value of Nuclear Reaction

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Energy released in reaction $$ a + X \rightarrow Y + b $$:

$$ Q = [ (m_a + m_X) - (m_Y + m_b) ] c^2 $$

Positive Q: exothermic; Negative Q: endothermic.

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