If the sum total mass of reactants in a nuclear reaction is greater than that of product particles,then which of the following statements best describes the conditions of the reaction?
A)reaction is exothermic
B)reaction is endothermic
C)atomic number of each reactant must be greater than 40
D)atomic number of each reactant must be less than 80

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When the sum total mass of reactants in a nuclear reaction is greater than that of the product particles, the difference in mass is converted into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. This release of energy characterizes an exothermic reaction.

If the Sum Total Mass of Reactants in a Nuclear